The Greats And The Happenings

...but rather a collection of some rather quirky off kilter sounds thrown together in a way making dis-chordal, abrasive ideas accessible beneath layers of catchy vocal melodies and lush harmonies, with epic choruses (see Soul Owl, Death March) and complex edgy beats, which are challenging without sounding forced.

With perhaps the exception of the bizarre Ghost/Door the track-list works exceptionally well, and it's testament to the band, who have made these ideas work without any unnecessary virtuosity. It could even be seen as potentially a math pop record, but it's an album that doesn't impose itself as being clever for it's own sake.

For anyone who has seen the band this record definitely does them justice, with all the angles and intricate ideas but perhaps not the aggression of their contemporaries, because Post War Years don't need to shout to sound big, within a couple of listens you'll be hooked. Buy it!