I adored this mancunian synthpop duo's 2011 debut, “Happiness”. It was a high tempo bombastic joy, full of big extrovert choruses. I have not checked in with them for a while and I am disappointed to find the spark has gone. Whereas their first record sparkled with playful self-awareness, this (their fifth) sees them taking themselves far too seriously. This is dour where it should be fun.

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