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  • Summary: The debut full-length release from the Isle of Wright indie rock quartet Coach Party was produced by the band's drummer, Guy Page.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Sep 8, 2023
    80
    There’s no handwringing; and it’s this direct approach that gives the album its power, as Eastwood reasons that whatever the whys and wherefores of somebody’s behavior, sometimes calling it out is the way to go.
  2. Often catchy and always from the heart, ‘Killjoy’ is a deeply human debut. Their polished sound benefits massively from the odd punk outburst, and other parts of the album feel destined for boisterous end-of-gig singalongs.
  3. Sep 8, 2023
    70
    Soon to be household names, Coach Party refused to be pencilled in to one genre, but still managed to retain consistency, coherency and identity on their debut record, a feat rarely seen – so keep an eye on them.
  4. 70
    It’s big, brash, and crystal clear, but open-hearted and often evocative, too. At its best, the blown-up production and direct performances produce real stardust.