The supergroup featuring members of Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, Howling Bells, and The Dead 60s has released a smooth, tuneful debut album that packs a punch.
Ever wondered what it is that makes a song stick? I mean, we’re bombarded with music 24/7, blaring from car radios, pumping through shopping malls, even sneaking into our heads in elevators. But every now and then, something cuts through the noise and grabs you by the ears. Suddenly, you’ve got a new favourite tune, a new favourite band, and an uncontrollable urge to Google them.
If I had to put money on it, I’d say nostalgia plays a massive role. A song sneaks in with a riff, a melody, or a hook that feels familiar, and before you know it, you’re hooked.
And that’s exactly what this album delivers. It’s nostalgia in spades, but with a fresh twist. It’s like someone took the best bits of the last 50 years of music, shook ‘em up, and poured out a banging soundtrack.
It kicks off with “Somebody Somewhere,” a tune that sets the mood just right, before rolling into “Lucky Stars,”; a tune that’s been getting serious airplay (and for good reason). By the time “Brain Freeze” hits, it’s clear we’re onto something special.
Then there’s “On The Same Side, a proper hands-in-the-air anthem just waiting to be belted out by a crowd. And “Holding On To Let Go”? Good luck getting that one out of your head anytime soon.
Packed with massive hooks, smart lyrics, and that irresistible hit of nostalgia, this is the kind of album you’ll be spinning on repeat.
Stand-out tracks: “Brain Freeze”, “Holding On To Let Go ”.
