Following Keane’s landmark debut album, Hopes and Fears, their follow up, Under the Iron Sea, was released in 2006. It is a masterpiece of modern pop, and a beguiling reflection of the tumultuous times the band were navigating. Now, twenty years on, featuring full album lyrics, original notebook reproductions, artwork and photographs, alongside intimate insights from the band, Under the Iron Sea: Lyrics and History will tell the story of this number 1 album.

“In these songs, we created a kind of sinister fairytale-world-gone-wrong, a feeling of confusion and numbness, represented by a dark place under an impenetrable iron sea. We wrote Under the Iron Sea because we needed a record that was going to make us feel alive again.” Keane

“Bringing Under the Iron Sea: Lyrics and History to life has been an incredibly special journey. Entering Keane’s world once again was like uncovering a deeply personal archive that still resonates twenty years on. This book celebrates not only the songs themselves, but the raw creativity that shaped them. We hope it offers fans a new way to experience the album they love, while also inviting a wider audience to discover just how enduring and affecting this music remains.” Lucy Holliday, Creative director, Faber Music

“We’re thrilled to once again partner with Faber Music to publish Keane’s Under the Iron Sea: Lyrics and History. Beautiful and reflective, this book tells the story of an album that continues to endure and enchant, from one of the defining British bands of the 21^st century.” George Edgeller, Publisher, Universal Music UK

This year has already seen 20^th anniversary celebrations of the band’s acclaimed second album, with a lovingly remastered and repackaged release in July, featuring unheard rarities and demos on three physical formats.

Under the Iron Sea: Lyrics and History is available here worldwide from 24^th September 2026. Signed copies are available from the band’s merch store.