The Holidays – Real Feel
Four years after their debut album Post Paradise, Sydney band The Holidays are back with a hook-laden follow-up.
Despite the long wait, there are no signs of ‘difficult second album syndrome’. Set against a dreamy soundscape, Real Feel doesn’t quite fit any pigeonhole. It has elements of guitar-based indie pop but it’s more diverse than that; it’s synth-heavy but not quite electronica; there are even hints of progressive rock – but only hints.
In short, they’ve developed their own distinct sound – and it’s a good one. Lyrically, this is somewhat darker and deeper than Post Paradise and a better album for it. (PH)
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