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"Coming Up for Air" contains the same sorts of anthems as "A Perfect World" but with added edge. It's a departure from that album's soft folk-pop/rock (is there such a genre?), and was recorded with Dublin-born producer Garrett "Jacknife" Lee at his studios near LA.
Lead track "Honest" is the one which resonates most with us, it’s an earworm and demands to be listened to over and over. Other stand-out tracks include “Love Will Set You Free”, which is a soulful counterbalance to the in-your-face “Honest”. “Coming Alive” harks back to the songs from “In a Perfect World” but overall the new direction of this album is one we've really enjoyed.
Comparisons have been made between Kodaline and Coldplay - but is that such a bad thing? The band is an overnight sensation that's taken 10 years to get there, so naturally they've had time to hone their craft. Again, back to The Irish Independent:
"Among critics, Kodaline's downfall is that they are simply too good at what they do. Ultimately, of course, that's not their problem – it is ours."
"Coming Up for Air" is available to buy from all good music retailers. Kodaline are currently on tour across Europe. Details are available from their website.