The Happy Fits are probably bigger than the artists we generally celebrate on I Don't Hear A Single. Since I reviewed their last album, What Could Be Better, the trio have gone from strength to strength via a massive Spotify following, but more importantly a 20 odd date sell out US Tour last year.
Their third album has been much anticipated \and I certainly believe that they have outgrown here, but that is great. Our aim is always to push against the door and then move on. I had to review the follow up, particularly after the buzz that What Could Be Better gave me, in particular, the killer song, Hold Me Down.
You can read that review here. The news is that the band have moved on and at a fairly rapid pace. They've lost none of that quirky poptastic vibe, but the arrangements are bigger, the reach is much further and the songs have obviously had the time spent on them that they deserve.
Being a sort of Power Trio with Cello rather than Bass allows bigger and different arrangements and Calvin Langman's ability to write heartfelt downbeat lyrics and place them into incredibly upbeat sounding arrangements is Paul Heaton like.
The sound is much fuller, all encompassing even. Changes may be the stand out, but the dominant cello and the arrangement on Do Your Worst is indelibly Scouse Pop, not the only time that this comparison can be made. Little One is a potentially monster single, although truth be known, any of these 12 songs could be singles.
Cold Turkey (not that one) shows a willingness to step more into real Indie territory, it even has overtones on Sparks. Place In The World is McCartney Pop of the highest order. The band are about to embark on a large UK, European and US Tour. You'll see me in Manchester next month.
You can listen to the album here and buy it everywhere. The upcoming Tour Details are here.
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