Courteeners: More. Again. Forever. review – fighting the death of indie
Without abandoning the well-executed anthemics that form the basis of their success, the Manchester band’s sixth album weighs in on the subjects of ageing, alcohol and mental health
April 2018
The Courteeners review – indie-rock underdogs defy the naysayers
The atmosphere is like a football match as this once-maligned band celebrate 10 years at the top with massed chants and singalong choruses
June 2015
The Courteeners review – homecoming heroes savour their big moment
Liam Fray and gang’s brisk guitar anthems and dry lyrics fill an Oasis-shaped hole, though their singalongs can feel formulaic
February 2013
The Courteeners: proof that four guys can still shake the world …
… for a little while at least. How the moody Mancs prove there's still life in mainstream rock
March 2010
The Courteeners
The Courteeners: 'Kids see passion in us'
February 2010
The Courteeners: Falcon
The Courteeners: Falcon
December 2008
The 2008 Guardian First Album award winner
Peter Brook's rigorous production raises all sorts of new questions for Michael Billington
August 2008
One man, one student loan and one guitar
It was his first year; it was his only year ... but for The Courteeners' frontman Liam Frey, Salford still left its mark
April 2008
The Courteeners, St Jude
1 star (Loog)
December 2007
The Courteeners
The Leadmill, Sheffield
November 2007
New band of the week
No 231: The Courteeners
Today, Paul Lester tells us about a band tipped for greatness by the Stone Roses' John Squire, but not by, er, Paul Lester
