Indeed, if their sound now feels calibrated to wider appeal, Aerial Salad have only got spikier lyrically, with standout tunes like Same 24 Hours (As Beyoncé) and They All Lied To Me dripping with scorn at the absolute state of 2020s Britain. What’s more, the energy of their earlier work persists on the irrepressible MDRN LVN and the abandon unleashed when D’You Like Flowers, Son gets to its chorus.
Taking a bold step has paid off; R.O.I. has taken Aerial Salad from plucky underdogs to genuine contenders.
Verdict: 4/5
For fans of: High Vis, SOFT PLAY, IDLES
R.O.I. is released on April 12 via Venn