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<\/a>While London may have its fair share of decent punk bands, Healthy Junkies have been one of the more notable in recent years. This hard work has led them to share the stage with many iconic punk acts that are among the influences contributing to the sparkling brew which makes up Delirious Daydream. Recorded at Bark Studios by Brian O\u2019Shaughnessy (Primal Scream\/My Bloody Valentine), Delirious Daydream offers hints at a range of inspirations.<\/p>\nThe album kicks off with one of the strongest tracks on the record, a storming goth-tinged rocker \u2018When All is Said and Done\u2019. This hard, streetwise sound remains present throughout the album, but it doesn\u2019t dominate it. While songs such as \u2018Sound of My Guitar\u2019 are heavy and hard hitting, the band are always reaching to other influences such as on the Blondie-esque \u2018Juliet\u2019s Call\u2019 or the heavily grunge inspired \u2018Johnny Demented\u2019.<\/p>\n
What is particularly impressive about the album is how many of their influences just seem to pop up in small amounts without disturbing the overall sound of the record. A little pop, for example, goes a long way in \u2018This Condition\u2019, whereas the goth hints reappear in \u2018Without A Soul\u2019, another of the highlights on the album, with a chorus reminiscent of Roxette (certainly meant as a compliment).<\/p>\n
A glam riff opens up the excellent \u2018All Talk\u2019, while some songs such as \u2018Meet & Greet\u2019 are straight up punk. A grungy cover of \u2018These Boots are Made for Walking\u2019 is not a bad addition, but it doesn\u2019t really stand up to singalongs such as \u2018Boy or Girl\u2019, but then it doesn\u2019t really need to. Healthy Junkies head to America this year, confidently taking a unique and strong album with them. Best of luck on the other side of the pond.<\/p>\n