Having formed in 2008 it has taken Freelance Whales 2 years to craft their debut album, but even on first listen you can see that the time has paid off as each song seems like a classic. The amazing arrangements of anything they could get their hands on, such as banjo, cello, synths, glockenspiel and a waterphone (whatever that is). Weathervanes seems so familiar, like the album you have been looking for for ages. Some of the lyrics are nonseniscial 'Every now and then she offers me a lemon now or later' but are still evocative enough to avoid being throwaway. Their tunes are catchy and album opener 'Generator ^ First Floor' and 'Hannah' can and will get stuck in your head. Your insulin will definitely have a hard time breaking down the excessive levels of sweetness throughout but Weathervanes still thrives as beautifully performed orchestral pop. Although this is about as cutesy and poppy as my music taste goes you still have to appreciate the consciensous songwriting craftsmenship. These guys are a great band and I expect a lot more to come. They are playing a few festivals over the summer and I am going to see them at Truck in which they will no doubt impress. I'm now off to listen to Iron Maiden for the rest of the evening to tame my soaring levels of pop and self loving.
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