We have been obsessed with London Grammar since we heard “Hey Now”, now FINALLY they have released their debut album “If You Wait” and Australia was lucky enough to score it before both the UK and the US. Let me tell you now - the hype surrounding “Hey Now” was nothing compared to what you can expect from the rest of the album.
Trio Hannah Reid, Dot Major and Dan Rothman have created the ultimate indie spin-off with the inclusion of electronica and a slight folk edge.
The album’s first single “Hey Now” can only be described as devastatingly beautiful however each track resonates more powerfully than the next.
“If You Wait” can be characterised by heartbreak and despair, some reviewers have labelled this as London Grammars downfall – however we see it as their greatest strength. This is an album that masks you with sensations, you feel every word, you understand every emotion and you almost become entranced by the delicate wash of synths. Never before have we seen such chilling beauty in digital tracks.
The instrumentals on each track sound almost as bittersweet as Reid’s fleshy vocals. The piano seems to chime an eerie melody while the guitar sounds subtly yet at the same time obviously provide the dramatic edge. These soundscapes are almost luring and not unlike a lullaby. The textures in the tracks flow more delicately between each song, it is spell binding. However perhaps the most dominant track on the album is “Nightcall” there is something varied about the songs progression that makes it stand above the rest.
It’s probably been said already but London Grammar are definitely not of this world. There is something completely angelic about their sounds which you would almost consider a god send.
“If You Wait” can be defined as an album that makes you stop what you’re doing and listen, intently and passionately.
Song to listen out for: “Nightcall” because it is by far the most impassioned and expressive song on the album.
