False Alarm is an enjoyable and iridescent piece. Shimmery vibes and funky basslines are the foundations of the trio’s efforts in this inventive collaboration; the overall aesthetic and musical direction are reminiscent of Paramore’s After Laughter.
However, where After Laughter succeeded – in the overall aesthetic; with each song strong entwined in the narrative strong enough to stand on its own – False Alarm falls slightly short. Sure, the album is a decent enough listen. However, barring the exceptions ‘Talk’ and ‘Already Gone’ – in which vocalist Alex Trimble flaunts his range with a gorgeous falsetto – it’s hard to truly discern most of the songs from one another.
It feels as though this album was made with a specific set of weather conditions in mind: it wouldn’t be out of place if it were played at a BBQ on a hot summer’s day; or if you were taking a train down to London in the evening, when the yellow lights of the windows are the only thing illuminating the dark, dreary countryside. Listening all in one go, the songs blend together in such a way that listening with headphones in almost feels as though you’re levitating slightly; and as soon as the album is done – cut short with an abrupt end to ‘Already Gone’, which had me searching YouTube to ensure Spotify hadn’t butchered the upload – the spell is broken, and you’re wondering what you had even been listening to. Nevertheless, I’m certain a select few of the songs will be added to various ‘chill’ playlists.
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Bass lines twist and turn
Over the summery breeze
Night draws in early
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