For my first album of the week for 2011 I've chosen the fourth studio album from Brighton-based indie rockers British Sea Power.To be honest I've never really paid any attention to British Sea Power and can't say I've listened to any for their first three albums. I've known the name but never really had the urge to check them out, probably just dismissing them as another indie band amongst the masses. This album however, for some reason, caught my attention on Spotify and I thought I might as well give it a listen to see if my dismissal of them was justified!
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard. That's not too say that this is in anyway groundbreaking or a classic but there are enough good songs, enough catchy hooks and enough variation to make it well worth a listen. Opener "Who's In Control" is a great start and probably my favourite song on the album with it's great hooks and venomous chorus. Other favourites for me were "Observe The Skies" and showing off their more contemplative and softer side on "Luna". There is definately some weaker songs on this album which I found myself skipping after a couple of listens but all in all I'm glad I educated myself a bit on British Sea Power and will certainly keep a look out for them in the future.
