It is a joy to hear well-crafted pop songs, and Alphabet Backwards’ latest EP is no exception to their long repertoire of catchy hooks and sing along choruses. Fun, optimism and innocence are commodities many bands seem to neglect in their writing, but they’re all here. Collide is a reflective opener, “I’m now too old for Radio 1”, sings James happily passing on words of life wisdom while listening to his old records. Not tying shoelaces, wearing sweaters, and meeting a superhero seem to be good tips! Blink of an eye is a loved up duet, with Steph singing “Our lips have got all the time in the world to be together” which will surely touch any romantic heart. My favourite track is Yesterday in June, more rhythmic and dissonant to their normal sound but still maintaining their catchy craftsmanship.
Trev Williams
published in OMS 12
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