Reviews / Album

What Burial did for dubstep, Lee Bannon might just do for drum’n’bass.

It’s a poor man’s Coldplay/Elbow/White Lies/Foals/Bloc Party/etc., and yields few rewards.

Only ten songs deep, None The Wiser is a short, inoffensive indie-pop record, but is unlikely to catch the ear of anyone outside the band’s established cult following.

The opening title track is one of the best on offer, fusing trademark swagger from Webbe with crunchy metal chugs, settling into a more steadfast punk in Worlds On Fire and the ballad-like We Live.

A great post-hardcore debut from an equally great band.

It’s an approach that works wonders for Hospitality, and shows that often in music, less is more.

Dunes’ lowkey approach surprises as it hits joyous feelgood notes.

While the tracks cater well to the minimalist folk lovers showcasing lush harmonies and catchy hooks, Blue Lucy should consider placement of tracks and greater production on their next release.

There’s some knowing winks among some well wrought tunes.