It’s not just the main tracks that make this such an impressive record, but the little extra touches that puts this one above the rest. Short interludes litter the record, weaving the narrative into your brain just that little bit further. I Lied uses chilling acapella harmonies that send shivers down your spine like a ghost, Don’t Go Sharing Your Clothes is a bittersweet ditty that sees the use of a mellow guitar melody complimenting the downtempo beat and soft vocals, creating a dream-like feel, and the longest I Let You Down is commanding, utilising warped production values to create an unsettling end to the narrative.

Album closer and title track Look At Us Now Dad is a long ballad that is the crux of the thematics on the record. Dark verses contrast with the uplifting choruses, showing that all is not bad in the face of crisis. It’s not often you hear such a polished pop act singing from deep within the heart without being overshadowed by glittery, distracting production, and Banoffee has created a tear-jerker in this track, which perfectly sums up the overarching narrative of the record. A touching moment in pop music, Banoffee has really nailed how it feels to be helpless but also seek release from negative emotions, and to embrace forgiveness for the people who hurt you.

Deeply dynamic and touching, Look At Us Now Dad is an excellent debut from the blossoming artist. Creative and unsettling, this record hits hard with its bittersweet themes, delivered in a much more polished and mature way than usually expected from an artist releasing their debut album. If this record is any indication, we can only expect bigger and better things from Banoffee in the future.