Album Review

M A D I S O N – Armbands

• 22nd May 2012

Named after a 60s dance, new kids on the block M A D I S O N reign from the outskirts of Glasgow. “Armbands” is the title track and the first of two songs on the band’s premier release.

“Armbands” has all the ingredients for the perfect indie pop tune. The harmonies throughout are pitch perfect and go so elegantly with the intricate instrumentation. Towards the end, various vocals flow together better than ripples in a river.

Track number two, “Like Glue”, takes on a much mellower tone. The band swaps their Guitars for arpeggio-esque Piano. Harmonies are still prominent throughout.

“This song’s for the girl in the red jeans.”

The accompanying artwork is stylish and the still water hints ever so slightly to the title track. Yet to play their first show, it is clear the band will experience quite the response when they do. M A D I S O N fit beautifully into a genre Glasgow is yet to perfect.