‘Lovebirds’ by Birds Flying Backwards has been out for a second but such a good release I had to get ya a heads up about it if you didn’t already know. This six-piece London-based alt-country band put together a delightfully sunny, 70s-style, indie-folk rockin’ with some slightly jammy kinda stuff that makes for a solid record you can groove to. I mean it’s not that hippie shit from yesteryear… It’s more like that nice gentle sing-along stuff by the fire in the backyard with your favorite brew in hand. Also, the vocal harmony is solid and has a nice, chill vibe that keeps my toes a-tapping and my head a-nodding along with each song.
Once again, as with all reviews… I try to pick out three songs that stand out on the release. So, here we go!! First up, “One Heartbreak to Another”, which kicks things off with kick-ass upbeat… once again… a sing-along song with that feel like my other favorite band from Wisconsin called Dusk, with some jammy, alt-country, rocky stuff. “All I Need” slows things down a bit… this is where the backing vocals and harmonies really shine… such a chill feel-good song. Lastly… the song “Ain’t No Use in Cryin” leans gracefully into a classic, soulful alt-country duet that practically begs you to kick back, relax, and leave your worries behind. It was kinda hard-hitting to nail just three songs on this release since I feel my next favorite will change soon… such a solid album.
‘Lovebirds‘ is a kick-ass, feel-good record that makes it clear that Birds Flying Backward is a band moving in the right direction, even if their band name playfully suggests otherwise. By mixing the right amount of soft-rock sound with a fresh, friendly energy, they have delivered an album that feels like a nice little hangout with your closest friends over a couple brews and blazzin a little flower in the backyard.‘Lovebirds‘ is a wonderfully positive addition to this year’s quite somber feel with that orange fucker in office, leaving you thoroughly refreshed with just one last taste of summer. Just check out this record… you won’t be disappointed.
Links of interest:
https://www.instagram.com/birdsflyingbackwards
https://birdsflyingbackwards.bandcamp.com/album/lovebirds
