It may be cold and it may be wet and that lingering cold you have just will not go away but Alphabet Backwards are here to put a spring back in your step. This 5 piece band heralds from Oxford and brings with them an upbeat feeling even if their subject matter isn’t always the most cheery. To simply call Alphabet Backwards catchy would not do justice to how addictive their songs are and EP, “British Explorer”, really is.
The EP kicks-off with “Big Top”, a song that flows extremely smoothly and contains some beautiful harmonies between the lead vocalists. There are also some creative and well placed synths that add an extra layer which contributes to a polished feel. The next song “Taller” is my personal favourite and the lead song on the EP. It describes a situation that I am sure many of you can empathise with where you bump into an ex-girlfriend in the street with a new man and, as you may have guessed from the title, you wish you were that little bit taller. The lyrics are accessible and at times very poignant and yet whilst the song materiel is not the most happy, musically it evokes a sense of hope an emotion not easily conveyed. The EP comes to a close with “Tonight” which again contains excellent harmonies and some smart synths. The tempo feels high due to drums that prominently feature the cymbals and high hat.
So if you’re looking for a quality bit of upbeat pop then look no further that Alphabet Backwards and download their EP. But in case you need proof of what I say then Taller is available to stream below.
