Album Review: Alex Lahey - The Best Of Luck Club

The Best Of Luck Club feels like a haven of sorts – somewhere to go, no matter your mood. The versatility in sounds, styles and stories will have you swept up in the glory of Alex Lahey in no time at all.

Opener I Don’t Get Invited To Parties Anymore is certainly the most ‘Alex Lahey’ song on the record, but don’t let that fool you. The unpredictability throughout each song becomes an entertaining ride. Unspoken History will quickly stun you, as it shows Lahey's soft and vulnerable side. It’s a side we’ve had a glimpse of through past releases but nothing quite as stunning as this. "Neither of us knew how to give and take," she reflects gloomily, followed by whimsical instrumentals. Suddenly, things get a hell of a lot louder and funkier with Misery Guts, a raucous tale that sees us go from swaying to stomping. The final tracks Black RMs and I Want To Live With You are like wholesome love letters that’ll stick with you due to their simple but oh-so-cute odes.

What we love about Lahey is the authenticity and relatability of her songwriting. She doesn’t over-romanticise her stories, they tell it how it is, and The Best Of Luck Club is testament to that and more. It’s indie-pop versus rock, created by a powerhouse of an artist, who appears to be simultaneously the coolest and daggiest person you’ve ever met.