The Pigeon Detectives // Up, Guards And At 'Em
The Pigeon Detectives – Up, Guards And At ‘Em.
Returning to the scene after not having release a full-length album since 2008, The Pigeon Detectives are back with newest album ‘Up, Guards And At 'Em'. Not having ever really listened to the West Yorkshire quintet’s music, I didn’t really have anything to compare this album with. Usually when I listen to new music, I like to find artists with something unique – I wouldn’t say The Pigeon Detectives have done anything original with this release, yet I still found myself liking it. If you are looking for good, Indie- rock, which makes you want to walk the streets in your Ray-Bans, then you have found it. The addictive melodies of ‘She Wants Me’ and ‘Done In Secret’ will keep you intrigued but possibly a little disappointed at the lack of diversity in sound between songs. ‘Turn Out The Lights’, ‘Go At It Completely’ and ‘I Don’t Know You’ all deliver upbeat, sing along choruses which you could easily imagine yourself hearing on a sunny mid-afternoon at Reading Festival. Overall, this is a cheery, stereotypically Indie record, which makes up for what it lacks in originally with its potential for great, sunny-day anthems! A fan of The Wombats or The View would comfortably listen to and enjoy this album.
6/10 Ellie Smith
