Album Review: Its A Buffalo

Its A Buffalo: Don't Be Scared (Akoustic Anarkhy)

1. Marbles
2. Somewhere In Range
3. Seaslide
4. Climb Climb
5. Bang! On The Seafront
6. Broken Toy
7. When It Went Dark
8. Divorce Song
9. Outlines
10. Run And Hide

Hailing from pretty much the four corners of the British Isles, but based as a group in Manchester, Its A Buffalo's debut album 'Don't Be Scared' is a thoroughly entertaining listen.

Ten tracks of pseudo-folk, cum rockabilly akin to the likes of The Coral or Clap Your Hands Say Yeah hustle and bustle along for just over 30 minutes and have certainly put a spring in my step on the way to work this week.

The opening tracks 'Marbles' and 'Somewhere In Range' set the tone for what's to come. This constant happy-go-lucky tempo with the infectious guitars persists throughout the album, albeit with a couple of tracks thrown in to slow things down a little - 'Bang! On The Seafront' and the poignant 'Divorce Song'. The catchy 'Outlines' gets your feet tapping once more before time is called.

In a week where veteran rockers U2 have captured all the attention with a No. 1 album and the announcement of a world stadium tour, 'Don't Be Scared' has proven to be a more than worthwhile alternative.

A tenth chart topping album and stadium tour versus a debut album and support slot with friends The Courteeners. I know whose side I'm on.

Top Track: 'Outlines'
Album Rating: 8/10



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