8. Has He Told You That He Loves You Yet – Concrete Love (2014)
Courteeners 2014 album Concrete Love received mix reviews upon release, heralded by many as a weaker effort than 2013’s Anna. The album itself is a grower, but there were stand out tracks from the first listen; ‘Has He Told You That He Loves You Yet’ is a psychedelic concoction which seems to warn against making poor romantic decisions, and more importantly getting out before you get your heart broken.
Taking on the role of an observer seemingly hopelessly in love with the female lead, yet simultaneously hinting at a dark side of his own “I can see the sordid thoughts that he’s thinking”, Fray urges the woman to “get out girl… that boy, he don’t deserve you”. Somewhat more electronic in sound, this track is one to sing your heart out to with your girlfriends – not as laddish, perhaps, as other tracks in the band’s discography.