Editors
The Back Room

THE REVIEW

When it comes to British bands, it is often the first album that attracts media attention and makes an immediate splash. The debut of the Editors, like many predecessors and successors, does not escape this simple rule.

The dark and cold tones of the artwork welcome us into a world where light struggles to penetrate, dominated by a mist of fog and darkness that covers everything.

It is a debut that made waves in Albion's land, more homogeneous than its successor, and includes several significant moments within its grooves. Some of these have been elevated to anthems such as the opening "Light," their best track "Blood," simple and effective yet impactful, without forgetting other important pieces like the desolation of "All Sparks," "Munich" (which resembles the title track of the next album a bit), "Someone Says," or the final and suggestive "Distance" with its nocturnal atmospheres. There are also a couple of more reflective moments like "Fall," "Camera," "Open Your Arms," and the already mentioned final track.

We are faced with 6/7 potential singles without any decline in quality. Tom Smith's very warm and distinctive voice blends perfectly with the underlying musical fabric, managing to leave a mark.

If you are looking for a warm album to listen to at home, wrapped in a blanket on a cold autumn/winter evening, step forward. By the time you've finished listening, it might already be spring, and you’ll step out onto the balcony to watch the wild clandestine run of the rats!