Irene - Long Gone Since Last Summer
0 Comments Published by Trev Lostmusic on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 10:27.
Irene released their debut LP - 'Apple Bay' back at the start of this year. I loved that LP when it came out. And so a mere 8 months later Irene return with their second long player - 'Long Gone Since Last Summer' again released on Labrador records. And like it's predecessor it's a rather wonderful little record that continues where the first left off. Although this LP took a little longer to completely win me over - it may well be a more rewarding record than the debut because after a few listens I am inclined to think it's a more consistent record than 'Apple Bay'. It is another short LP - this time clocking in at just over 27 minutes. Irene know that pop music is best played with soul and songs are great when they are 3 minutes or less.Recent single 'By Your Side' is another effortless piece of indiepop - if you liked their earlier single 'Baby I Love Your Way' you will be love this song. It sets the tone for the LP - happy sounding brass and a catchy chorus all delivered with Bobby's mournful vocals. Although I have never noticed this before, the more I listen to 'Long Gone Since Last Summer' I can hear echoes of The Magnetic Fields alongside the regular 60s pop influences. 'September Skies' is the perfect autumn love song as Bobby sings of his insecurities. This is the sound of leaves being blown from the trees and way that love gets you tied up in knots. If you like your indiepop to have a melancholic twist, tunes to die for and just a hint of soul, Irene are the band for you.
On a side note - after hearing 'Long Gone Since Last Summer' I am even more pleased that Irene will be our special guests at the Lostmusic Record Label launch on October 5th. Tickets are selling well. So if you want to come along - please be sure to get one in advance.
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