I always like to make one random CD purchase when I get the chance (and funds allow) so I picked it up and returned home, excited to see what I’d found myself with. I couldn’t have been more surprised than when the sweet alt-country leanings of this London based act flowed from my speakers.

What immediately strikes you is that it doesn’t sound like a band from London. The slide guitar, brushed drums and lazy drawl of the vocals sound like this has come from the Southern States of the US. There’s a hint of The Lemonheads about it’s laid back approach. From the opening jaunt of Belle Vue you know you’re in for a feel good hit, the jangly guitars and lyrics come across as a slackers anthem; “My family pegged me as a waster now” but it’s really just a comment on living life to the full and not worrying about tomorrow. Now The Good Times Are Over might be the ultimate comedown track, the hazy vocals perfectly accompanied by the slide guitar feel as though they’re designed for Sunday morning’s with a aching brow. The gentle acoustic country of The Little Things up’s the tempo a bit with the presence of a violin and acoustic guitars which gently roll backwards and forwards in the manner of a lullaby. Lonely Pockets reminds me of Whiskeytown with it’s Country-Rock ’n Roll and vocal harmonies with an excellent turn of slide guitar yet again. It doesn’t always work though. Sometimes the songs lack a bit of bite and verve that only serves to leave you feeling a bit bored but these moments are few and interspersed with the better songs so on repeat listens they blend away.

Listening to this wonderful take on Alt-Country and Americana you wonder why the press at large aren’t all over this album. It’s impeccably played, perfectly executed and beautiful written. Just because a bunch of guys from London want to play this style of music rather than follow the usual path of rock ’n roll should be applauded and celebrated. Let’s just hope they can keep it together, develop their sound and make the populous at large aware of their songs. Wakey Wakey indeed.