Make no mistake, we live in a vast, uniform musical climate nowadays... a strict, limited number of so-called "genres" exist in order to allow uninspired "bands" the option to mass-market their identikit offerings. This is not criticism, just unadulterated fact - You can seek out those who dare to do something different and find yourself hurtling towards a wall marked "Top 40 Chart Territory" before you can even wrinkle your nose in disgust. Well, luckily for some this is not an impossible task, as Gabby Young and Other Animals are here, they're out-and-about, they're going to save you from the grind of workaday music. Make no mistake about it.
"We're All In This Together" is an amazing album, a work that Feels like a blast of Pre-Raphaelite colour and glory in contrast to the Paul Klees that most musicians tend to aspire to. A full, deep sound that combines brass, warm guitar chords and of course the astonishing voice of Gabby Young herself bring forth an image of Vaudeville, Swing and Folk being pushed into the 21st Century and away from the annals of History where they had almost been relegated to. Varying between heartfelt platitudes and high-tempo numbers where the animals really let rip, there is something for everybody here, young and old alike.
Having listened to this album many-a-time now, I can truthfuly say that there are times when only this album is the perfect soundtrack; and that is the best praise you can give any music, trust me.