Myles Mayo - Myles Mayo & The Modern Heart (08/12/2013)
After playing Myles Mayo’s 2010 hit How You Done Me Wrong on repeat, I was more than excited, albeit slightly apprehensive, for his second album Myles Mayo & the Modern Heart.
However, my concerns were deemed necessary. They often say that first introductions are a key thing to master in life, and unfortunately for Myles, the introduction to his album was a slow one.
Granted, A Love Like a Crucifix does have a catchy beat, but the lyrics, and should we say magic, are lacking in this opening number.
Luckily, Myles more than makes up for his lacklustre opening with a magical follow up in Old Blue. The keys are a fresh addition to not only the track, but the entire album, and complete the song.
It’s hard to say just how much Myles Mayo has improved since his debut release in 2011. The albums are so different; you’d almost think they were from separate musicians.
All this negativity may seem like the album was a complete flop but there are some wonders hidden within the 11 tracks, and half the fun of good songs is discovering them.
Whilst keeping things low key there are a few good tracks to just laze around to, Heading Home and 17 Albert Street are great songs for this and it’s hard not to admire their simplicity. Rosie’s Cheeks is a highlight on the album, and sounds a sweet as its title.
We all like to see musicians try their hand at something different and there’s no denying that’s exactly what Myles has done. Especially in his track The Broken Heart Junkyard, where he takes his voice to a depth never heard before. The song is darker than its predecessors and that’s part of its charm.
If you’re looking for a repeat of his hit track, How You Done Me Wrong, it’s best you put the album back on the shelf and stick to the single. But if you’re looking for something a little different and are into the mellow simpler tunes, then hand over your cash, lean back and absorb the unpretentious sounds of Myles Mayo.
Amanda Sherring
However, my concerns were deemed necessary. They often say that first introductions are a key thing to master in life, and unfortunately for Myles, the introduction to his album was a slow one.
Granted, A Love Like a Crucifix does have a catchy beat, but the lyrics, and should we say magic, are lacking in this opening number.
Luckily, Myles more than makes up for his lacklustre opening with a magical follow up in Old Blue. The keys are a fresh addition to not only the track, but the entire album, and complete the song.
It’s hard to say just how much Myles Mayo has improved since his debut release in 2011. The albums are so different; you’d almost think they were from separate musicians.
All this negativity may seem like the album was a complete flop but there are some wonders hidden within the 11 tracks, and half the fun of good songs is discovering them.
Whilst keeping things low key there are a few good tracks to just laze around to, Heading Home and 17 Albert Street are great songs for this and it’s hard not to admire their simplicity. Rosie’s Cheeks is a highlight on the album, and sounds a sweet as its title.
We all like to see musicians try their hand at something different and there’s no denying that’s exactly what Myles has done. Especially in his track The Broken Heart Junkyard, where he takes his voice to a depth never heard before. The song is darker than its predecessors and that’s part of its charm.
If you’re looking for a repeat of his hit track, How You Done Me Wrong, it’s best you put the album back on the shelf and stick to the single. But if you’re looking for something a little different and are into the mellow simpler tunes, then hand over your cash, lean back and absorb the unpretentious sounds of Myles Mayo.
Amanda Sherring