In late 1999, and without a record deal, Keane recorded their first promotional single " Call Me What You Like". Released on CD format through Keane's label Zoomorphic, it was sold after live performances at the pubs where Keane used to play in early 2000. Only 500 copies were printed. [18] The EP was reviewed by Bec Rodwell from eFestivals who listed " Closer Now" as the best song of the record. [19] Keane returning to Brighton and announce new album". brightonandhovenews.org. 10 June 2019 . Retrieved 10 June 2019.

Again, a request for people to face reality. In the end, a life ruled by ethereal concepts distances people from us, social and political beings. Do not act thinking on promises and dogmas: you will be let down. A month later, Keane's first release on Island was " Somewhere Only We Know", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in February 2004. On 4 May, a re-release of " Everybody's Changing" followed and featured new B-sides and a new cover; it reached number four on the UK Singles Chart. [30] British album certifications – Keane – Perfect Symmetry". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 31 October 2021.Why fight for your beliefs when the simple truth is that we could choose to live this mortal life in peace, as brothers? During the band's hiatus, the band has reunited three times: on 8 August 2015, Chaplin and Rice-Oxley performed a Keane setlist at Battle Festival. [63] On 11 September 2016, the band released a music video for " Tear Up This Town", written and recorded for the film A Monster Calls. Archive". keanemusic.com. 31 July 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008 . Retrieved 31 July 2008. The band released "This Is the Last Time" on Fierce Panda, in October 2003 as the final release on that label. Recording for the band's next release began on 28 October 2000. [20] At the start of 2001, Rice-Oxley and Hughes disclosed that the main recording would be " Wolf at the Door," and that it would be completed soon. [20] The band gave progress updates. Hughes recorded drums in late January, and the final recording session was in February. [20] Mixing took place in April. [20] The single was released in June, and only 50 copies are known to have been made, using unlabeled CD-Rs. [21]

Cleary, this is stating a simple truth: our existence is founded on cause and effect, which leads to one of the greatest spiritual truths: we reap what we sow. How can you expect to benefit from a violent act? How can you justify violence through religion when this is known?Keane pre-gig Press Conference (13/02/2009)". Dailymusicguide.com. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 7 March 2009. Chapman, Tegan (13 January 2005). "Keane man on success, songs and Steve Lamacq". Greatreporter.com. Jesse Joins Keane". KeaneMusic.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011 . Retrieved 27 September 2014.