Review: Catfish and the Bottlemen - The Balcony

The Balcony opens with the catchy beat of the track “Homesick", proving to be the perfect way to captivate any listener. The subtle rock vibes and indie sound throughout the album and the occasional slow track, like “Hourglass”, keep things interesting. The laid-back feel and unique vocals of lead singer Van McCan, especially apparent in “Sidewinder”, are enough to give a sort of nostalgic sense. The tune is such that it makes you feel accustomed to the music and familiar the first listen through, not too harsh but also not too vanilla.
Listening to the entire record all the way through in one sitting somewhat makes it feel like one long song, but viewed individually, the album has some of the most quality, yet underrated songs I’ve heard in a long time. Although I hadn’t previously listened of Catfish and the Bottlemen, I think they’re one of those names to keep an eye out for in the future. The Balcony has definitely done justice to the indie-rock genre and creates the perfect gateway for the band to establish a name for themselves.
Download: Sidewinder
3.5/5
By Mumal T
