

It is not a stretch of the imagination to envisage huge crowds singing along.

They cut their teeth on the London DIY scene, and they’re deserving of reaching a huge audience now. The album in its final form is a jittery, nervy, scattershot affair that nevertheless has the flashes of pop brilliance that we’ve come to expect from the band What it’s driving at, though, can feel naggingly elusive The Car is a slick mover, immaculately appointed and often beautiful. It’s hands down the band’s most powerful and compelling musical statement to date a vivid snapshot of an important inflection point in their career trajectoryĭrummer Matt Helders is a muted presence, few melodies truly stick and Tranquility…’s off-world ambitions aren’t met.
