Here we go with the latest by this Pop/Rock band from London. First of all is to say that this album is a little darker with less catchy songs than all their previous efforts, in fact songs are rawer giving the album a rocker vibe while keys falls appart and cymbals are more prominent.
The album opens with Aladin's Cave a good cut in the vein of The Outfield and one of the album's highlight in part because of the guitar semi-arpeggio. The second track California Sun, seems to be the promotional single, reminds to YES 90125 or Big Generator years with good vocal harmonies and Tony Lewis as a younger Jon Anderson. A Long Long Time Ago probably is the track that best represents the sound of The Outfield while In Your Company offers some Progressive elements with a touch of The Police that becomes absolutely evident in Call It Out. The rest of the album keeps the same vibe, with similar songs and sometimes stronger guitars, with the exception of Sandman a more melodic song with a polished production.

In summary, a step foward for The Outfield into a raw sound letting appart those catchy songs that made the band popular around the globe.

More info: http://www.theoutfield.com/

Best Tracks (in order of preference):

A Long Long Time Ago
Aladdin's Cave
Call It Out
Sandman
California Sun

This album is worth of 4 out of 5 ROCKS!!!