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Sounds Like SunsetInvisible Architecture/Shock The Killers have a song called Glamourous Indie Rock And Roll, and if by chance the adjective chosen had been "glorious" then surely Sounds Like Sunset would have been the band they were paying homage too. On every level, in every way, this is a truly gorgeous recording. With infectious melodies, driving bass lines, searing guitars and dreamy vocals 'Invisible' contains every ingredient for the most delicious indie rock and when it comes together it is just so, so right. Yes, SLS are heavily influenced by the gigantic swirling guitars and luscious melodies of the shoegazing bands of the late 80's and early 90's; however; 'Invisible' is not just another regurgitation of retro rock. Every band aims to be original, but this actually is genuinely different from the other offerings in today's musical marketplace. It's Alright has an ever-so-cool swagger, underpinned with the kind of distorted guitar sounds that would make the Jesus & Mary Chain proud. On the simpler side, It's My Star strips back the wall of noise to let the beautiful falsetto of Dave Challinor really shine. The joyful familiarity of squawking guitars come howling back on the very next track, Listening For Love, where the mix is reversed and the vocals are pushed to the background as the guitars take the lead. The obvious comparison for the uninitiated is Ride, but 'Invisible' has sweeter melodies than a Weezer album and bigger and more powerful distorted guitars than... well, anyone I can think of. SLS have produced an album packed full of heart warming melodies but have avoided it becoming schmaltzy by piling the perfect amount of searing guitar noise on top. Their previous album 'Saturday' was a critic's delight, but amidst the brilliance were a couple of flat patches of self-indulgence. 'Invisible' lacks any single as obvious as Each Time You Smile, but its consistency is hard to fault. Like any great noise pop artist, Sounds Like Sunset's new masterpiece is unlikely to garner them massive commercial success because the divine melodies are intertwined with some abrasive sounds, however 'Invisible' is an album that becomes more captivating with every listen until it positively steals your heart.  |
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