Lucky Soul
The Great Unwanted

THE REVIEW

There are many English bands that have directly drawn inspiration from the more velvety sound of the '60s, but these Lucky Soul seem to be the ones who have come closest to the original idea of this sound, which includes both songs whispered with a feline voice and songs made of yelps and sweet string arrangements. Often compared to the Cardigans, in reality, they are much more sophisticated and closer in arrangements to St Etienne, always maintaining a truly Spectorian vocal and guitar pop style.

They are totally old fashioned and at the same time, I would define them as melò because of Ali Howard’s singing, which sometimes seems on the verge of bursting into tears overwhelmed by emotions, because let's be clear, this is an album with a sad theme, talking about broken loves, losses, alienation, communicative voids between people. Add your light to mine and Lips are unhappy, respectively the first and second singles, show the band as you imagine them playing in one of those d'essay venues among tables with mini lamps, slightly outdated waitresses with lacquered lips, and red drapery everywhere, while they perform a light doo-wop.

In the UK, this album has only received reviews of four stars and up, or fixed 8/10. It absolutely deserves them all.