The slight shift in sound from some of the other tracks shows Inhaler’s musical range and spotlights the fact they are comfortable on both ballads and anthems. If You’re Gonna Break My Heart is one of the record’s highlights, with an infectious groove. With singer Elijah Hewson being the son of U2’s Bono, comparisons are inevitable and So Far So Good comes closest to recalling the work of his father’s band, built around Robert Keating’s basslines and allowing Josh Jenkinson to exhibit his guitar prowess. Opener Just to Keep You Satisfied is a great start, beginning in a restrained fashion before building into an energetic punk-like second half. Both were strong tracks that offered plenty of promise and indications that the group would tackle the difficult second album hurdle. Having toured with Harry Styles and Arctic Monkeys, it’s clear Inhaler have been honing their craft – obvious in the singles These Are the Days and Love Will Get You There, which preceded this latest release. The group returns with an eagerly anticipated second collection, Cuts and Bruises, which builds on the sound of their debut and shows they are no one-trick pony.

Dublin band Inhaler’s star has been on the rise over the past few years, from placing fifth on the BBC’s Sound of 2020 list to releasing their well-received number one album, It Won’t Always Be Like This, the following summer.

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