I haven't been posting much lately as I've been in Madrid for a few days. However, I thought I'd kick things off again with Bombay Bicycle Club's fourth album, So Long, See You Tomorrow. This album came out about a month ago, but I hadn't listened to it before today, except for the singles 'Luna' and 'Carry Me'.
What should I expect?
Bombay Bicycle Club rode out of the late 2000s on the post-indie wave that everyone jumped on. They're definitely indie at heart, but have tried to keep themselves fresh and interesting.
BBC's earlier stuff is pretty guitar driven, but So Long, See You Tomorrow features a few more electronic elements. Clearly influenced by the massive influx of deep house into the forefront of modern music, Bombay's fourth album fuses some great rhythms with a strong indie base. If you like the Maccabees, Vampire Weekend or Passion Pit, you'll probably love this.
Despite the obvious club music influence, Bombay have taken inspiration in a way that's relevant to them; don't expect bass music. So Long also draws on some world music for the rhythms/instrumentation.
How does it sound?
So Long is a pretty damn smooth album; while still being full of life, the album doesn't feel rushed and hyperactive. The vocals are layered perfectly, and the mix of old and new sounds makes it really accessible.
The album has some slow songs, some upbeat songs, but a strong love theme permeates the album, holding it together nicely. Bombay Bicycle Club seem to have found exactly where they want to be, and it's a joy to listen to.
Best songs:
- 'Luna' and 'Feel'
The album is a bag of treats, and so it was quite difficult to pick two songs I thought were the best. However, on balance I think the 'Luna' and 'Feel' capture the feeling of So Long the most.
Worst songs:
- n/a
I don't think it's fair to say that any of the songs on the album are bad. I think you'd be pretty hard pushed to find a song you found worse than the others on the album.
Overall: 9/10
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