No.52 - ‘Tourist History’, by Two Door Cinema Club (2010)
“ In a few weeks, I will get time to realise it's right before my eyes; And I can take it if it's what I want to do; And I am leaving and this is starting to feel like it’s right before my eyes; And I can taste it; it’s my sweet beginning…” There are bands that always make me smile when I hear their songs. Every Two Door single I heard on the radio was a joy. In 2016, I heard the excellent disco, Bee Gee-esque ‘Bad Decisions’ for the first time and Gameshow was the first Two Door album that I owned. Although it was a far removal from the likes of the other singles, it didn’t sway me from listening further. Glad I did, because Tourist History has found it’s well deserved place at no.52. Very upbeat with a recognisable sound that sets them apart from other indie bands; The sweet high registered vocals of Trimble, the wonderful squealing guitars of Halliday, and brilliantly held up by the wandering bass of Baird. Backed by a hectic drum beat ...