INSIDE IN / INSIDE OUT
My Rating
7.5/10
Average Critic Rating
7.5/10
Overview
This is an album full of youthful, breezy, and energetic modern anthems that’s equal parts Indie Rock charm and Britpop swagger. With jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and raw yet endearing vocals, the album is a polished debut containing consistently high-quality and catchy songs. It feels like a timeless soundtrack for carefree days and was a quintessential album for many coming-of-age listeners in the ’00s. What sets this album apart is its balance - effortlessly switching between high-energy anthems and tender, stripped-back moments. It’s a fresh and authentic debut that continues to resonate as a must-listen entry in mid-’00s Indie Rock.
Recommended for ‘00s Indie kids looking for constant modern classics.
Featured Song
Ooh La
Most Streamed
Naive
Least Streamed
Got No Love
Underrated
Got No Love
TVV Top 3 Songs
Ooh La | She Moves In Her Own Way | Naive
Singles
Sofa Song | Eddie’s Gun | Ooh La | You Don’t Love Me | She Moves In Her Own Way | Naive
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Seaside | See The World | Got No Love
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
7.5/10
It's a simple but effective cover that captures the band in their element. The black-and-white colour scheme adds a touch of class to the image and almost instantly makes it a classic, creating an iconic modern Indie cover.
Genre
Indie Rock
RL
Virgin Records
Recording Studio
Konk Studios (London, England) | Strongroom Studios (London, England)