They’re charming troubadours of soft rock, a band fresh
enough to excite and yet seasoned enough to hug all musical corners in clean,
efficient racing lines. On this third album, Cats In Space perform with a glint
of melodic mischief in their collective eye, safe in the knowledge that their
songs are good enough to snare the attention of anyone who’s ever loved Cheap
Trick or Supertramp.
Tracks such as Narnia and Silver And Gold salute those bands from a safe distance, never coming close to imitation. There’s even a touch of Sparks digging into the comparatively frenzied “She Talks Too Much”, the band’s wild imagination competing for room with their main ambition - solid, catchy, immediately lovable songs. Regardless of influence, it’s this that really shines on Daytrip To Narnia, and singer Paul Manzi’s pin-sharp observations keep lyrical matters interesting.
The themes underpinning "Tragic Alter Ego" will make members of tribute bands wince in self recognition, while "Hologram Man" addresses the discomforting craze of ‘reanimating’ dead stars. And closer “The Story Of Johnny Rocket”, a multi-part ’70s-styled epic about a kid that dreams of becoming an astronaut, has hooks that most bands would deeply envy.
Tracks such as Narnia and Silver And Gold salute those bands from a safe distance, never coming close to imitation. There’s even a touch of Sparks digging into the comparatively frenzied “She Talks Too Much”, the band’s wild imagination competing for room with their main ambition - solid, catchy, immediately lovable songs. Regardless of influence, it’s this that really shines on Daytrip To Narnia, and singer Paul Manzi’s pin-sharp observations keep lyrical matters interesting.
The themes underpinning "Tragic Alter Ego" will make members of tribute bands wince in self recognition, while "Hologram Man" addresses the discomforting craze of ‘reanimating’ dead stars. And closer “The Story Of Johnny Rocket”, a multi-part ’70s-styled epic about a kid that dreams of becoming an astronaut, has hooks that most bands would deeply envy.
