MP3: The Perishers - Carefree
I actually had high hopes for The Perishers' new record. I may have been derisive in the past, often writing them off as mediocre, but time has been kind to them and they've slowly grown on me. "Victorious", in my mind, was their chance to come out blazing, ready to grasp the success they've been teetering on the verge of. I really wanted to like this record a lot and I'd even say that my first impression of the lead single "Carefee" was quite positive. At least I think that's the lead single - it's certainly the biggest standout track on the record. Problem is, I keep listening to it, waiting for some sort of transcendent moment and it never quite happens. The chorus comes and goes, the melody gets layered on repeatedly, yet I'm left still feeling empty. When I listen to other melancholic pop of this ilk such as, say, Travis, I feel genuinely moved by their climatic moments. Even Coldplay, who I usually find to be dreadfully boring, sometimes gets it right. Older Perishers standouts have it too. But here? Nope, nada. The jury's not out completely though - I've still got another month of listening before the proper album release. My mind could still change, though I'm doubtful.
The Perishers - Carefree