Reviewed by Mark Cribben

After two well received EPs the Nashville-based band release this, their first full length album. The sound of Satellites & Sirens is very much along the lines of the current vogue for pop rock bands with an added dash of '80s style synthesiser. The album kicks off with "Breaking The Noise" which has a similar theme to Bluetree's "Life's Noise" - not wishing to miss God's whisper amongst the noise of the world's distractions. A strong, anthemic chorus drives this song along and is a great opener. It also has perhaps the most abrupt ending of any song I have heard! "Come On" starts with an '80s synth intro feeling very much throughout like a Pet Shop Boys backing overlaid with a classic pop chorus. "Anchor" moves in a heavier direction driven by guitars rather than the synth. "Light The Night" is the closest to a slower song on the album. A sparse verse leads into a strong melodic chorus lifted by the poppy synth accompaniment. Musically there isn't really anything new or groundbreaking about this album. 'Satellites & Sirens' is classic pop rock - generally plain or neutral verses leading into big anthemic choruses with strong melodic hooks to draw you in. The standout tracks are "Hello Don't Go", "Anchor" and "Breaking The Noise" but to be fair the majority of the songs are very good.

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