However, the strongest moments on Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures exist at opposite ends of the musical spectrum the band covers. The thunderous stomp of Desperate Pleasures absolutely rips, hitting harder than possibly anything the band have ever put their name to up till now while still artfully incorporating subtler moments to add light and shade. Meanwhile, the sultry closing track Let The Right One In is a positively astronomical, not to mention gorgeous, ballad that remains uncompromising in spite of its slower pace.
With another fine of collection of songs under their belt, Boston Manor may have some trouble picking the setlist for their February tour when they’ve now got even more gems to pick from.
Verdict: 4/5
For fans of: Trash Boat, Trophy Eyes, Holding Absence
Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures is out now via SharpTone