Finally, after 2 years, 6 months and 3 days we have at last been given a new album Beacon from the incredible Irish trio; Two Door Cinema Club. Even though the songs are not as upbeat like on ‘Tourist information’ the lyrics are still as meaningful to us and the songs are still as catchy as ever. Their Indie-pop sensational music is becoming more popular and well-known as they tour the UK where everyone can come together and relish their music by singing (or screaming) in unison. Since the album came out I have listened to it almost every day and can now order them with number one being the best and the last still being great but not as good as the first:
1. Next year
2. Pyramid
3. Sleep Alone
4. Wake up
5. Someday
6. Sun
7. The World is Watching
8. Spring
9. Handshake
10. Settle
11. Beacon
What do you think? How would you rank them?
Ironically the song ‘Beacon’ which is the name of the album is last on my list, as I don’t find it as appealing and memorable like ‘Next Year’ which always seems to be stuck in my head after listening to it once. As well as the song being catchy, I think many teenagers will be able to relate to the lyrics especially in the chorus: ‘Maybe someday, you’ll be somewhere, talking to me as if you knew me, saying I'll be home for next year, darling I'll be home for next year.’ Whereas in ‘Pyramid’ ‘We have seen the world for what it’s worth’ and maybe they’re saying that the world is not perfect and we know it, but we can still live flawlessly good lives despite the depraved things on this planet. Even though ‘We have seen the lies beneath the earth’ it doesn’t stop us from living happily.
It is a very positive album as they are trying to pick out all the good things in life, which is maybe reflecting their optimism about their future careers and how they have a lot ahead of them. If they release another album which can top the last two, then I’m sure they will be just fine. Hopefully, we might not even have to wait another 2 and half years for the next album. But we will see.
By Mikaela Benson
