Album Review

Two Wounded Birds – To Be Young

• 18th Jul 2012

A downbeat, percussion infused, sauntering intro cautiously introduces intertwining guitar driven momentum as the vocals of Johnny Danger step in to impart some gruelling heart and fuzzy reflection on latest Two Wounded Birds single ‘To Be Young’.

Soft femme-backing vocals provide some cushioning and smoothness to the raw pop parade, while oxymoronic lyrics complement the sense of maudlin confusion given off:

“There’s nothing to do; there’s too much to do.”

The pedestrian delivery and feel of the song at times lets down the feral bemusement of the lyrics, but that said, Two Wounded Birds have a solid debut behind them and this is a song that could be given extra impetus in a live setting.

They are set to embark on a headline UK tour this autumn and look to build upon their dynamic live reputation.

Rating: 3/5

Catch Two Wounded Birds on tour:
Wed October 3rd 2012 – Green Door Store, Brighton
Thu October 4th 2012 – Night and Day, Manchester
Fri October 5th 2012 – Inside Out, Darlington
Sun October 7th 2012 – Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh
Mon October 8th 2012 – Captains Rest, Glasgow
Wed October 10th 2012 – Stereo, York
Thu October 11th 2012 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Fri October 12th 2012 – The Lexington, London