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Blame The Young

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OCTOBER DRIFT – BLAME THE YOUNG – ALBUM REVIEW

October Drift released their debut album in January 2020… which historically wasn’t a great time for such a milestone event. Not deterred by this momentum killer, the group crafted what is a classic pandemic album, ‘I Don’t Belong Anywhere’, which captured many of the feelings we all felt at this time.

Now though with their third album, ‘Blame The Young’, the band have another opportunity to capitalise on their ever enhancing live reputation without any lingering covid hangovers in place. Indeed, this album resolutely throws of the shackles of loneliness and fear and explores what comes next.

Focusing on the strength found in a caring support network, ‘Blame The Young’ takes the listener on a ride of discovery and growth with the likes of ‘Demons’ and ‘Everybody Breaks’ showing the band at their emotive best.

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Sonically the album feels like a trip into the depths of the band’s creative library. There are some familiar classic reads, but as you journey further into the collection, you’ll find some more intense and interesting offerings which go to make the whole record even more rewarding the longer you spend with it.

It’s refreshing to see a band growing with each release whilst remaining true to themselves. This album is a celebration of the journey of life and those that help us to survive. As ever, October Drift manage to get you thinking, get you feeling and ultimately get you dancing!

Having survived through what are tough times for young, self-reliant bands, it’s a testament to the imagination of this special group that you feel that somehow the best is yet to come.

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