'Heart of Nowhere' is the new album from West London alternative rock band Noah and the Whale.
I didn't initially buy this album when it came out on the grounds that the previews made the album sound dull. Flash forward a few weeks on a bored weekend day and when watching Glastonbury on the couch I heard the music of this band and it lifted my spirits. Upon a second look, I found that Noah and the Whale's new album is very much unlike their older music. This music has a certain atmosphere to it, a sense of adventure that makes me exciting about diving into [Noah and the Whale's new album] heart of nowhere.
The music is all around the shop, but in a good way. Violins make a starring role in songs such as 'Heart of Nowhere' and 'Lifetime' while electric guitars give other songs such as 'All Through the Night' and 'There Will Come a Time' give the album a rockier edge that reminds me of some of U2's early music. Safe to say you will not get bored of the music and Charlie Fink's vocals blend into the music like butter on a warm piece of toast to create a delightful combination.
As for the lyrics, there is an air of youth spirit. You can feel in all of the lyrics that the certain target audience of this album is people between 16 and 25. Normally, I would criticise the band for crafting their music in this way. However, the exciting music actually attracts in older people all looking for a return to the heyday of being young, even if that's just for the 35 minutes that this album goes for.
'Heart of Nowhere' is a total feel good, laid back album that despite its rocky edge, people will want to sit back relax and enjoy it's relaxed rock feel. It doesn't fall too far on either side of the spectrum and I recommend it to anybody who is looking for the chance to feel young again.
9.5/10
Click here to watch the music video for their new single 'Lifetime'
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