My Sad Captains
Half the members of this London-based quartet are practising artists, so it's no surprise their third LP plays like a delicately-designed piece of art. Just close your eyes and listen to the keyboard strokes and synths, placed like intricate brushwork upon Wide Open and instrumental, Keeping On, Keeping On, respectively. As artwork goes, however, Best Of Times isn't going to stop any gallery-goer in their tracks. Calming as the nine songs of barely-spoken vocals and unassuming melodies may be, none are striking enough to warrant a place as the centrepiece of your attention.
