For fifteen year, six-membered group from Brighton has been flying over British rock sky. In that time, they have released six studio releases with variable success, but consistent quality. They did not dissapoint us now. Behind the optimistic title of the record hides the most mature and most coherent music work of their discography.
Many will recognize the influences of British post-punk mixed with Britpop elements on Let The Dancers Inherit The Party. The members of the band hold enough personal spices which, in combination with modern production, make for an authentic and fresh album. When it comes to lyrics, British Sea Power have made up their mind and decided to deliver straightforward and precise messages, with clear insinuations to the current political situation (read: Brexit). I have noted it before, and I am going to note it again – vast majority of indie and alternative albums that came in the previous twelwe months revolve around political evens such as the election of Donald Trump as president of United States, the act of United Kingdom leaving European Union, and migration crisis. Personally, I like when art reflects society, and this is how our society looks right now. But, let’s go back to music.
When it comes to songs, after short intro comes an obvious single Bad Bohemian with infectuos melody and damn good rhythym section. Following is cosmic International Space Station with the ability to take you to some other universe. This is a song that enormously resembled New Order’s What You’Re Doing. There is no doubt that the biggest hit on the record comes in the form of Saint Jerome, a dance record with impressive guitar solo near the end.
Another standout is a six minute midtempo number Praise For Whatever with enticing verse And in a world of extremities, we are all accessories. The lovers of indie ballades will highly appreciate nostalgic Electric Kittens and melancholic Want To Be Free.
If you like the work of Echo & The Bunnymen, Joy Division, Mercury Rev and Interpol, there is a huge probability you will fall in love with the new album by British Sea Power. It will become an unavoidable part of your spring soundtrack.
