Allo Darlin’ – Allo Darlin’ (2010)
(Indie,Pop,Female-Vocal)
Allo Darlin’ are a fan’s band. They are close friends that found each other and the music they make in London. Elizabeth and Bill are from Australia, Mike and Paul are from Kent. They’ve only been playing seriously as a band since January 2009, although Elizabeth has been releasing music under various guises since 2007. Their debut album was released on Fortuna Pop in June 2010.
ALBUM REVIEWS
PITCHFORK The 10 songs on Allo Darlin’s self-titled debut album don’t rewrite the formula for wistful bedsit charm as much as show that it can still be carried out masterfully. 7.9/10
BBC This debut is a joy from beginning to end, a fully-formed talent at the first attempt – as rare as it is welcome.
LOUD AND QUIET It’s effortlessly cool…this record will have you playing it lots of times. 8/10
ARTROCKER Don’t embark on your summer affair without this under your belt. 8/10
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER Put simply, this is the best summer record you’ll hear all year, and potentially the best you’ll hear all decade.
THE LINE OF BEST FIT When we talk about records fit for summer, we mean one that evokes lazy, crazy days of warm sun by means of unhurried ease and glorious melody. Allo Darlin’ certainly do all that. Get it home, though, and there’s just as much to admire in the smart lyrical touch that belies any sort of scene connotations, a fine romance borne from catching hold of the little things.
