"Night People" - You Me At Six, Album Review
January 6 2017 saw the release of You Me At Six's fifth studio album, "Night People". Breaking away from the band's usual alternative rock sound, this album's heavier sound reflects how the band have grown.
This record is guitar-driven but the talent of drummer, David Flint, is clear as the LP has a very high-quality percussive element. Lyrically, this is an easy, fun listen but it's safe. Granted, it is a step away from the music You Me At Six normally make but it isn't trying anything new - they haven't branched out excessively. Perhaps it would have been nice to see them experiment a bit more on this album but the way they've evolved seems natural.
The track "Can't Hold Back" stands out for it's musical finesse. The composition of it is incredible; the instrumental side of this song is outstanding and the lyrics are just as good. You Me At Six wrote this song with Crispin Hunt. It's upbeat manner is followed by "Spell It Out" which is a track with a dramatic flair highlighting the always impressive vocals of front man Josh Franceschi.
Overall, "Night People" is an excellent album and is perfectly consistent with You Me At Six's previous releases. It would have been nice to see the band experiment a little more on this album but the three year wait was certainly worth it.
Rating: 7/10
You can get hold of "Night People" via iTunes here and can listen on Spotify here.
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