Album Rating: 3.5

"It's got nothing on Antidotes however, shooting for the stars with that recommendation surely?"



More to do with sound & feel. Ooh, I need to list more Recos... Or it wouldn't be a true Davey review.

I'm always out looking for a band to like minty! =)
They could prove me wrong though in the future. Bombay Bicycle Club are a perfect example of that. I didn't like anything they released before A Different Kind of Fix. I loved that album.

But yeah, the lyrics are just... it's because they're not terrible or good. They're just sort of a blend of all the cliché metaphors you've ever heard and a bit of cheese on top. It doesn't suit the music which is really mature.

Album Rating: 3.0

I suppose 'annoy' wasn't the right word. The fact that a young indie band can still find mainstream success is undoubtedly a good thing, but I can't avoid the feeling that TTCC, The Vaccines etc will be forgotten in a few years time. Like I said I'll give this a shot - hopefully they'll prove me wrong.

Album Rating: 3.5

next year is by far my favorite song on here

Album Rating: 3.5

History suggests this could grow on you Stephen. ;-)



Know where you're coming from Ali... I think what it all comes down to is "The Catchy". These guys know how to hook a listener in.



I don't know what made it a grower for me Rudy... In one sense, it is the perfect opener. But I can't help but feel that's why I wasn't initially enamored by it.



Is anyone else surprised they made 'Sleep Alone' the lead single? It's not in my top half-dozen tracks tbh.

Yeah, it totally could! I've had albums I've hated grow on me. Sometimes, even if I invest plenty of listens into an album; I'll still find it helps going back to something a few months on and checking it out again.

Album Rating: 3.5

i also think this is the perfect album for them to make and will definitely lead to me seeing them live again as the last time i saw them i was bored halfway through because in a live environment tourist history arguably sounds even more same-y

Is anyone else surprised they made 'Sleep Alone' the lead single? It's not in my top half-dozen tracks tbh.

Album Rating: 3.5

Good point Rudy. Then again, I'm always hesitant to see bands with only 1 album live. Money's worth & all that.



I guess so Rosco. It actually may have been best placed as the opener here. But even if you don't think they're the best 2 tracks, 'Handshake' & 'Someday' seem the obvious 2 singles to me.

I'd release Sun and The World is Watching ahead of Someday personally.

Album Rating: 3.5

Disagree. I think 'Sun' would make a good late single. I like 'The World Is Watching', but don't think it's immediate enough to be a single.

I get that, I'll admit to being a fan of the risky single. The World is Watching would work because it's just lovely in general, and so different to everything else they've done, would be a nice change of pace.

Album Rating: 3.5

Good points... & everyone does love a featured female vocal. Is that Valentina well-known at all over there?

Album Rating: 3.0

Great review, Davey.



Didn't discover these guys until this year, but I found Tourist History an absolute blast.

Album Rating: 2.5

Davey would I like this? :3

Album Rating: 3.5

Thanks TLTGB. This is definitely worth a listen for you.



Chippy, I think you;d like their debut more, so start there if you have yet to hear it.

Album Rating: 2.5

Okay, I just don't want to be disappointed again. :[

Album Rating: 3.5

Yes, Mr Chip "The Sun and The Sea is catchy" Munk.

Album Rating: 2.5

Catchier than I Call Fives! Far more interesting than Motion City's Go! xP

Fucking rules as expected. May 4.5 eventually although it will still be on a different level than the debut, which is also a 4.5, if that makes sense...