Been a long time since the duo of Danny Wilde and Phil Solem put out an album. Forever known for the theme tune to TV’s ‘Friends’, there is a lot more to this band and better songs as well! None more so than the opener on here, ‘Lost Together’ a blissful acoustic number where the vocals of both band members combine to great effect. Radio airplay beckons for ‘I’m In Love’, a breezy and laid back song and very catchy to boot! ‘Buddy Jo’ is another classic slice of pop rock, one for Tom Petty and Nelson fans out there. The Rembrandts’ rock out on ‘Some Other World’, in a very melodic way of course! The song has a fast pace and a catchy chorus plus some tasty keys in the background. The piano led ballad ‘Happiness’ rounds the album of in style, again highlighting the talent in this band both vocally and instrumentally.

What a great return! Superb vocals throughout the album and it gets better with every play. Existing fans of the band will love what’s on offer here. If you like bands like Nelson, Squeeze - the mellower side of rock, do yourself a favour and buy this CD now. Plus it is Atenzia who have already released outstanding albums by A.C.T and Brain McDonald Project this year, now this album - can they keep this up?

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Review by Jason Ritchie