Album Review: Various Artists - Alcopopular 4

The compilation album is a bit of a confusing beast. In some ways they can be great at getting all your favourite tracks in one place, or for a massively reduced price. Alcopopular 4 boasts to be the first customisable compilation album. From a choice of 26 tracks, users can choose 14 numbers, laid out in a form of dinner menu, with starters, mains, desserts and even the house wine list. All for a fiver too. This is a great example of doing something a little bit different from the regular digital download, and they have even got tracks from bands like Liam Frost, Stagecoach, The Xcerts and Jose Vander to name but a few.

The compilation is a great mix of Pop and Indie numbers, such as 'These Times' by Vanders, whose catchy twee-pop is sure to explode into the mainstream soon. 'Generator Second Floor' by Freelance Wales is another brilliant number, with imaginative melody lines and great vocal patterns. Bands like Tom Williams & The Boat bring a more mainstream Indie sound, but again it's full of powerful vocals and solid chords.