ALBUM REVIEW: The Day – ‘The Kids Are Alright’

After what has already been an incredibly broad and immersive run of releases this past decade, Antwerp-via-Hamburg-based duo The Day have hardly put a foot wrong. Taking their time in crafting a beautifully warm and embracing direction in which to explore, their output in recent years has been some of their most spellbinding to date, broadening their reputation for heartfelt compositions at every turn. And after an incredibly absorbing catalogue already this year, they continue to establish their presence with their long-awaited new album ‘The Kids Are Alright’.

Arriving five years after their previous LP ‘Midnight Parade’, their newest collection breathes yet more life into their already invigorating aesthetic of late. Channelling more of those glistening dream-pop ideals that have remained stalwart throughout their career to date, ‘The Kids Are Alright’ has this beautifully endearing quality to it, something that their mesmerising vocals make light work of. Much of this new offering had been already released as singles, but hearing it all under one roof gives incredible rise to their embracing nature lately.

With such a rigorous output recently, it is no surprise to hear that ‘The Kids Are Alright’ sees them on top of their creative game once again. Exploring some of their most emotive and tender songwriting yet, The Day remain one of the more enticing duos currently working the new music scene right now.