In one Door and out the other?

Artist: Two Door Cinema Club
Album: Tourist History

There’s no doubting that the music scene is becoming saturated, and you would be forgiven for thinking the last thing it needs is more electronic-based pop/rock. Except that Two Door Cinema Club are a much better prospect than their generic description gives them credit for, and intend on proving this with their infectious debut album. Hailing from Bangor, Northern Ireland, these three lads all dropped out of university together after their MySpace started blowing up and soon after got signed by the very fashionable Parisian label, Kitsuné.

Two Door Cinema Club’s brand of music takes up-tempo electronic beats underpinned by jaunty guitars and layers tasty vocals on top. The end result is music that is instantly accessible and freshly familiar. It plays like a soundtrack to good times with friends where there are uncountable memories of frivolous joy. The British press has tried to compare their sound to Bloc Party and Death Cab for Cutie at their less depressive moments but I personally feel they perfectly combine elements of both Phoenix and Vampire Weekend.

Running to just over half and hour, Tourist History is a quick listen, chock-a-block full of energy. It’s a shame the boys couldn’t add a couple more songs, but the tracks they have on offer all maintain a high standard. The first single, ‘Something Good Can Work’, has been the soundtrack to Skins and many other TV shows, because of its instant catchiness, whereas ‘I Can Talk’ thumps in with an instantly likeable dance beat that’ll have kids raving deep into the night. Personal favourite, ‘Eat That Up, It’s Good For You’ is a gooey electro-pop song with an intoxicating tune and all-encompassing lovability. On the whole, they’re explosively energetic enough to please crowded dance floors and radio DJs alike which should do their popularity a lot of favours.

They certainly won’t win any awards for musical genius or originality but that isn’t what they’re going for. Tourist History is a very enjoyable feel-good listen that will stick in your head for days upon end. It doesn’t revolutionize music but it’s harmless fun and will act as a great pick-me-up to get you through the chilly winter doldrums.