So
Long, See You Tomorrow is the fourth album from
indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club, and has like all of the albums before
taken a different approach to the music being played. The bands started off by
fitting in playing music, around studying for their GCSE’s and have struggled
to find a sound that fitted them. Each album has had a different basis from
indie rock, to folk and now with So Long heading down a more electronic-pop
route.
One
thing that has stayed unchanged is lead singer, Jack Steadman’s trademark shaking
voice; he has also brought a selection of new sounds to the album following his
world travels. The album starts with Overdone,
which involves a crescendo of strings, drums and wind that erupts into an
oriental themed collection of delight.
The
sound of his globe trotting experience is then carried on through Feel, in which Bollywood style samples
are played throughout the track.
Whereas
Eyes Off You, takes a slowed down
western feel and features a grand piano and harmonising duet.
Carry Me takes on the euphoric
electronic vibe and baseline thump, which could see the song being played in clubs
around the country. Whilst Home By Now
boasts modern R&B rhythms, a different track entirely.
This
fourth album has again changed the musical preference of the band; even within
the album there are an array of different sounds. Although this unusual mix of
music, does make for an interesting and somewhat surprising album.
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