Formed in 2006 at
The colourful sleeve of pink smoke, bellowing from a green forest plus, pink vinyl is quite appropriate for such a vibrant, full of life LP. Their fifth album plus various EPS in seven years is impressive in it own right but, there is also a growing consistency and maturity throughout their collection that means this record is an even higher step above what’s gone before.
As a six piece band they are able to produce 'big songs' perhaps, best described currently as the UK's answer to The Arcade Fire their songs are joyous sounding tunes with sharp and to the point lyrics.
So if there is only one LP on your shopping list this weekend, make it ‘Los Campesinos!
Pete
10/11
