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Cat: TLP 28. Rel: 2 Nov 20
Indie

Side 1 - Track 1. Do It Side 1 - Track 2. Blessed Side 1 - Track 3. Star Side 1 - Track 4. Honey Side 1 - Track 5. Believe It Side 1 - Track 6. This Skin Side 2 - Track 1. Reaching Side 2 - Track 2. Bubble Side 2 - Track 3. Shades Side 2 - Track 4. Taking Side 2 - Track 5. Pyro Side 2 - Track 6. Universal

Presenting the fifth album from Mica Levi and his Shapes cohorts, now renamed (rebranded?) as Good Bad Happy Sad. Their experience is evident in its quality, but there's also an innocence at play here that often comes with debut records, positioning this release as the start of a new era for the outfit.

If anything, the band seem so keen to get the fresh music out they are happy with imperfections - and all should be forgiven when a tape captures the pure energy and vibrance driving this album, which often sounds like the crew are still toying stylistically. 'Believe It''s arty sax hooks and loose guitar riffs contrast its tight and very basic melody. The title number does more than flirt with surf rock, while 'Honey' brings in grungier, scuzzier tones. A particularly flavoursome recipe.