Okay cards on the table, I liked BNL, a lot. Got all the CD's seen three of the tours so I know what I like as far as BNL goes. What I liked was Stunt, Everything to Everyone, Pirate Ship, Gordon etc, I liked the quirkiness it was what made BNL different.
Steven and the rest of BNL had the "musical differences" divorce, and to be honest are both worse off as a result but and it's a big BUT musically BNL without Steven is bland, still good but bland. Steven without BNL is quirky and fun but maybe missing something somehow.
This album has all the touches that drew me to BNL, the catchy tunes, clever word play in the lyrics the fun that is missing from BNL these days.
I won't review this track by track, you can hear samples for yourself, but if you liked the old 5 piece BNL you'll like this, give it a try you'll thank me later. Given a straight choice - a new BNL album or a new Steven Page Album my pennies will be going into Stevens bank account. Hopefully Page Two is round the corner, keep up the good work Mr Page