Album Review

Deadbeat Darling – The Angel’s Share

• 19th Apr 2012

If you’re looking for an album full of infectious summer songs, then look no further than Deadbeat Darlings current offering, The Angel’s Share. This is a band living a bit below the radar, but have little reason to do so. The raw talent found on the band’s second record is a rare treat.

The New York four piece’s unique brand of surf rock infused with indie, alternative and straight up rock music sets them apart from other bands around. This is evident in the lead single “Promises”, which see’s singer Joseph King throw his voice from initially romantic to finally aggressive.

But this isn’t the only stand out track. The guitar in “Surf India” will get stuck in your head before the song is done, while “Call Bobby” is a song which build from simple to an arena filling tune.

It’s tough to not be cheerful while listening to their music. I cycled through London while “Body Gives Up The Ghost” rang in my ears, with a smile on my face and I’m sure a taxi driver shouting in my direction. But this album is such an easy listen, that it’s hard to focus on much else.

So, to put it simply, pick up this album. It is easily one of the best ways you can spend 45 minutes this summer. And you’ll be hearing a lot about this band in the near future – so you may as well find out what all the fuss is about.