The Longcut - Open Hearts

‘You can’t say we didn’t warn you, you should have listened when you could.’ The opening salvo’s of Stuart Ogilvie’s vocal howl ring out over crunching guitars and make as clear a statement of The Loncut’s shift in musical focus as possible.

Since their debut ‘A Call and Response’ this move has been coming, via Eps, singles and major label trouble, the trio now find themselves with a sophomore album worthy of their considerable talents. Co-produced with David Jones of Nine Black Alps ‘Open Hearts’ mixes the melodic with a cacophony of overwrought noise and beats which is stunning at times.

They’re leaner, keener and lyrically happier. Gone is the downbeat world view which prevailed before preferring instead to find faith in the music itself. The mood is lighter, more enthusiastic and unafraid to proclaim it out loud, very much like their live shows

Whilst the whole album is a revelation but it’s standout song ‘Evil Dance’ who’s dirty bass still grabs your attention and has you thrusting on the dancefloor in no time. This song should be on every DJs playlist and if not you can kill them for their idiocy.

‘I thought that I was lost, that I was scared as Hell. I’m happy I was wrong’. We’re very happy too.

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