Album by GUV

This one feels like a real throwback to late-90s Britpop. It could have slipped right into 1997 without anyone blinking.

It’s packed with hooks and big, sing-along choruses, pulling from a mix of sounds — classic Britpop, touches of 60s psychedelic pop, some punk energy, and even a bit of shoegaze texture. A few tracks also lean on drum patterns that feel hip-hop inspired, which gives the rhythms a different feel.

Some of the songs lean heavily into repetition and rhythm. “Let Your Hands Go” is a good example — simple, catchy, and built around a groove that sticks. “Blue Jade” and the title track play more with distortion and abstract textures, while “Out of This Place” leans further into a hazy shoegaze-psychedelic space. “Seaside Story” was one of my favorites, with a really pretty melody that sits somewhere in the orbit of The Smiths.

The album also experiments a bit along the way. “Oscillating” leans toward a more electronic, dance-style approach, while “Hello Miss Blue” pushes into heavier vocal distortion.

Overall, this is a really enjoyable alt-rock record that pulls from a lot of different influences while staying rooted in that 90s Britpop sound. It’s not trying to reinvent anything, but it’s full of catchy moments and some genuinely beautiful ones.

Verdict: Solid

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