As I mentioned in my review of last year's album, Hollow Heart, it is still a little unbelievable that this lot are from Walthamstow and not the West Coast Of America. You can read that review here and the template here still centres around great melodic Pop Rock.
There are still surprises to be hand, but On A Golden Shore concentrates most on their gentle beautifully arranged and performed West Coast Rock. Why shouldn't it? The band are incredibly skilled to underline their strength and they master it.
At times they remind me of West Coast Music Club and this, their fifth album, does edge a little more towards Country Rock, Americana even. Disbelieving is probably the best example of this, it is a song of incredible beauty.
But they are stuck on one thing. Let Me Dream Of You is wonderful Pop Rock, very 70s and very jaunty. Golden Shore adds some ace Prog flute and Silver adds Toy Piano to a great percussive arrangement. There is even some top notch Brass on Heart In A Box.
The band even manage to out Dropkick Dropkick on I Need A Good Day Soon. It is an incredibly upbeat affair with both splendid Twang and some superb Steel Guitar. The easy laidback feel of the album is incredibly endearing and proves to be a great listen.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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