An album chock full of electro pop delights, yet, like a sweet tasting candy floss, its appeal dissolves all too quickly to have truly substantive impact.
There is however still much to cherish. The infectious dance floor dreams of 'Lights and Music' and 'Out There On The Ice' are hard to beat whilst 'Unforgettable Season' too provides evidence of an undoubted ear for melody and arresting pop hook.
Much of the album though fails to leave a lasting impression and frustratingly it's hard to fathom why. 'Hearts On Fire' to all intents and purposes, sounds like a perfectly crafted arrangement, awash with musicallity and pinpoint synthesized majesty; yet as you try to fathom where the heart of the album lies, you start to realise that the digital wizardry is masking a fatal flaw.
There's no bedrock upon which this etheral wonderment is founded. Lyrical focus is missing and a sense of purpose is lacking, ultimately denying the album that lasting effect it so nearly deserves.
Much like the devotees who will flock to the dancefloor when 'Feel The Love' surges through the indie disco, this album invites a one night stand but won't entertain ideas of any meaningful, lasting relationship.
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