I'll happily admit that I'm turning 28 before the half way point of this year, a relevant fact? Yes.
When everyone thinks of TV talent show acts, they will automatically think Leona Lewis, Matt Cardle and Ollie Murs perhaps however; people seem to have forgotten about another TV show whose victors were Bombay Bicycle Club. Having won the Channel 4 show 'Road To V' in 2006 while preparing to take their GCSE's, they were rewarded with opening the 2nd stage at that Summer's shindig. I was there that year, to see Radiohead most importantly, but remember seeing BBC opening in the Staffordshire sunshine and thinking...this is the first band that's way younger than I am, and they've made it. They actually bloody made it which was a depressing thought for me at the time.
Having, been probably told by their parents to, put their education first, they waited until 2009 to release their debut album 'I Had the Blues but I Shook Them Loose'. An album I named as my number one of that year. In the meantime time, two more records, EP's and countless tours have followed as they have matured into a well-structured and sophisticated band.
This record, produced by lead singer Jack Steadman, shows the bands style, and still demonstrates a song writing ability beyond their years. Despite the odd filler track such as 'Feel', the singles 'Luna' and 'Carry Me' show the intent of this band to firmly cement themselves as one of the great indie bands this country needs.The odd appearance of the talented Lucy Rose also helps, obviously.
With a sold out tour on the cards, and the festival season on the horizon, expect a lot more from these boys. A lot more!
8/11
@thejoeeley
1. Overdone
2. It's Alright Now
3. Carry Me
4. Home by Now
5. Whenever, Wherever
6. Luna
7. Eyes off You
8. Feel
9. Come To
10. So Long, See You Tomorrow