Scottish rockers, The Fratellis, reunite with producer Tony Hoffer to create their best album since their loved debut record, Costello Music.

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It makes you loosen up and relax instantly. In Your Own Sweet Time offers a new side to The Fratellis, completely evolved from their last, american-inspired album. With elements of their trademark indie sound being merged with a euphoric pop theme, the fifth studio album from this band has been perfectly crafted.

Opening track, Standup Tragedy, showcases tight drum beats and piano fills along with Jon Fratellis desirable vocals. The perfect opening to their dance infused album. Star-Crossed Losers sounds ideal for a festival with the chorus repeating ‘Romeo Romeo’ before Jon Fratelli ascends into his falsetto vocals.





Told You So uses a plethora of techniques but none are more potent than the fuzzy guitar that breaks through the melody and is reminiscent of a lead guitar style from the 70s. The Next Time We Wed displays classic Fratellis lyrics – a witty account of what marriage will be like the next time around.

I Am That closes the album in a tender and wonderful way. The middle of the song sees a mixture of violins, pianos and drums before building to a climax where the music explodes before returning to the delicate lyrics.

This album is layered with various techniques and emotions that take this new body of work very close to the level of that romanticised first album from over a decade ago.

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