Pontoons - slow

When we reviewed Pontoons' great single "antidote" earlier in the year we said the album should be something to look forward to as well... well here it is, and it is (hopefully that makes sense!) Like the single the full length album is a great indie album with classic sounds wrapped up with earcatching tunes and intelligent playing.

The dreamy melancholy of "The first time" starts us off and then we are into the pacey pop thrill of "Shiver". Other highlights include the experimental 80s feel of "Persuade me" and the multi-faceted melody of "Leave the light on". "The path" is a bit of a departure being a gritty garage rock thrash but works well with the other (refined) tracks.

Closing things off is the extended track "Shaking" that builds and builds. Despite first forming in 1991 this is Pontoons first full length album (albeit for a lot of those years they were not active) but its worth the wait, brilliant!

MV : "Landslide" by Pontoons

Pontoons - antidote (single)

Returning after a 15 year break is US indiepop band Pontoons with this new single which is released ahead of a new album later in the year. The album should be a solid gold indie pop treat if this single is anything to go by. A low-key yet catchy melody (which reminds me a bit of REM and East River Pipe) that erupts into an amazing chorus with gorgeous pop hooks. Brilliant stuff!