Hartlepool quartet Mt. Misery, lead by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Smith, have been charming keen ears throughout the year with a steady flow of single releases and an abundance of excellent live dates.
Three years on from their debut Once Home, No Longer, sophomore album Love In Mind is an indisputable indie pop triumph. Ruminating on love and connection via the myriad of emotions and pitfalls that frequently befall us all, Mt. Misery’s huge hearted harmonies and memorable melodies offer warmth, hope and an abundance of light.
The shimmering pop of Movies and Don’t Remind Me’s poignant jangle are my personal favourites across initial listens, but in truth the band do not put a single foot wrong across Love In Mind’s eleven stirring tracks. Unwaveringly beautiful and frequently moving, each song is a gift.
Everything may not always work out as we want it to, but the music of Mt. Misery reminds us there is always the possibility it might, and that should be more than enough for any of us.
Love In Mind is released 2nd November via Prefect Records. You can pre-order vinyl/digital here.
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