Robot has purchased a compact disc

Why are Mew not more popular than they are? Sigur Ros meets Muse. Simple. Some of it heartbreakingly delicate, the rest enormous stadium guitar pop which never stops short of completely and utterly gigantic. But, meh, they barely sell any records.

Well, they have sold one more this week becuase Robot has walked into a shop, picked up their new album 'No More Stories', taken it to the counter and exchanged it for some cash. It felt retro and cool. CDs are so hot right now.

The album is completely amazing and bares all the hallmarks of a Mew album. The huge songs, the angelic harmonies and the sensitive lyrics, all present. It may not quite top 'And The Glass Handed Kites' but it certainly equals 'Frengers'. It is a shame that 'Silas The Magic Car' is a bit of a letdown - but then there was probably no bettering that title.

Early favourites are 'Repeater Beater' and Arcade Fire inspired 'Sometimes Life Isn't Easy'.

Listen to 'No More Stories' on the Mew MySpace.

Buy the new Mew album in shops. You will find them either online or on the high street.