Album Review: Pilotlight - The Post War Musical

If Pilotlight were a new-born child, they would have a Death Cab For Cutie father and minimalism as progenitor, such is the definition of their style. An easier description would be to stick them in the indie-pop genre, but their particular taste for soft tracks and understated arrangements set them slightly apart from their contemporaries. The band release their tastefully named 'The Post War Musical' album this November.

Opener ‘All Purpose Underneath’ is a perfect sampler of what this band can do, as they make the most of toughing vocal work and the lightest of guitar touches. Accordingly, the addition of bass and light cymbals creates a floating chorus making for a reserved track that never allows itself to give too much away. Single ‘Afraid Of Heights’ sounds like a band affirming their style by ticking all their signature elements to create a soft indie-pop quality that wouldn’t sound off on a teenage soap of your choice.