“That London”–Cleaners From Venus

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On Sept. 30, “That London” by 80’s band Cleaners from Venus dropped. The album exhibits brit-pop-esque vocals and lyrics, with classic major scales and strong basslines. It’s an ode to 60’s-70’s era British rock, inspired by bands like the Kinks, the Beatles, and the Who, with a modernized twist to it. While still staying true to their style, this album strays a lot from their biggest singles, like “Only a Shadow.” In songs like “Boho in Soho,” ”That London” features more harsh vocals, and singer/frontman Martin Newell seems to be almost spitting into the microphone in a classic English punk fashion, rather than the smooth singing of their past works. One thing that stays constant, however, is their remarkable basslines, fitting perfectly into the melodies and chords of the rest of the band. With soft piano and horn solos, like in “The Darling of Bloomsbury,” the album portrays a large range of sound and expression, while maintaining its identity. Overall, I give this album an 9/10.