They’re back with the fourth album after an 18-month lay off and nothing has changed. Fran Healy’s voice is so sublime and still, by far, the most attractive thing about the outfit. This time they’ve brought in some string arrangements (because sooner or later every English band does) they’ve gone all political on us “you don’t need an invitation / to drop in on a nation” and the tunes are catchy as hell. It may take a few listens back but you’ll get the hang of it.

Dave Cameron is from Readings Malvern