I had been telling people that this album sounded like "Scottish folk-pop". I have no idea what that means, really, but it sounded good. After a few more listens, it turns out that there is so much more to this album that some dumb made-up music genre.One example:"Fast Blood" seems simple enough: Four chords, Coldplay-like vocals leading into a really catchy chorus. "I get it", you might say at first, but the subtleties are caught in subsequent listens. The intro: the rest of the band is actually brought in on the second chord of the progression, giving an off-centered feel right away, as if they are catching up to the guitar. The second verse changes the feel of the song when the drummer switches to the high hat, a change emphasized by more straight-forward guitar strumming as well. These subtle transpositions turn these his good pop melodies into great songs. These song-shifting elements could have been left out in an attempt to dumb-down the songs for a wider audience. Man, I am glad they did not do that.The most inconsistent part of the album is the lyrics. Although I personally find some moments of lyrical brilliance. "I Feel Better" finds him trying desperately to convince us (and himself) that this the it last song he will write about a past lover. However, the listener gets it and is unconvinced.Overall: Well done. Highly recommended.
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