Soundcheck - Catfish and the Bottlemen Review

Catfish and the Bottlemen are back.

After being slightly underwhelmed by their last single release '7', my faith has been restored in the Brit Nominated band. 'Soundcheck' is a more polished and lively track, that will undoubtedly become the latest addition to their collection of festival anthems.
The song is driven by a sing-along chorus, giving the impression that album two will having a slightly more poppy sound, opposed to the very much guitar driven sound of their debut. The band still indulge in a guitar solo, but it's not as extravagant as 'The Balcony', it's more of a jam building up to a colossal final chorus. However despite these musical differences, the song's lyrics still possess the unromantic charm that made their music relatable and quaintly sentimental. The lines 'I race through sound check just to meet you on your fag break' and 'you could fall asleep with my jacket as a cover' really resonate, giving the song substance as well as belt-it-out chorus.
The track is a very promising preview for the upcoming album. I can't say that they are developing a more mature sound, as the song sounds very similar to their material before they were signed - not that it's a bad thing! It is very much akin to the very pleasing 'Poetry and Fuel' EP and the single 'ASA'. Regardless, if this song is anything to go by, Catfish won't be in danger of falling victim to the damning second album.

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