Superfood: 'Don't Say That' Album Review

The Birmingham quartet Superfood have finally released their much anticipated debut album this month. The entire album makes you think you've been whisked away back into the 90s, surrounded by Britpop riffs and Blur-esque vocals. Emily Baker's heavy duty bass-lines are thrown over drummer Carl Griffen's moody beats which makes for solid sounding tracks, yet you still feel like you could float

away while listening to the likes of 'Lily For Your Pad To Rest On' and 'Like A Daisy'. Ryan Malcolm's woozy guitar riffs accompanied by lead singer Dom Ganderton's vocals give each track the buzz it needs, almost every song is a sing-a-long opportunity. 'Don't Say That' is an album that boasts fun.

Their namesake track 'Superfood' has Ganderton singing about scouring bare cupboards for food with a hunger attack. The repetition of “superfood” throughout the song adds lightness to the track which is otherwise filled with deep bass-lines, the two compliment each other well. 'TV' is an ode to non-stop, fast-paced nature of society and lacking so much in imagination that you can't even dream without the TV on. “Wanna believe, wanna get out yeah” hovers over the entirety of 'You Can Believe', you want to sing it even when it's not the right time. Somewhat similar to the likes of Supergrass, it's one of the best tracks. It makes you want to dance. 'Mood Bomb' is my personal favourite. The song is slightly heavier than the others, but ascends into a burst of clap along drum beats and funky guitar hooks. It's perfect for miming lyrics to and -in my opinion- definitely great if your looking for something to uplift your mood.

Whilst the album reminisces of a youth spent listening to 90s Britpop bands, Superfood are by no means unoriginal or behind the times. 'Don't Say That' is full of promise that not only will this band go far, they'll blossom into something worthy of sell-out shows and headline tours.