The Cinema - My Blood is Full of Airplanes

Artist: The Cinema
Album: My Blood is Full of Airplanes
Date Released: 9/14/2011
Genre: Indie Pop, Indie Rock

Bad music simply can't come from the combination of Leighton Antelman, frontman of indie rock band Lydia, and producer Matt Malpass. Malpass' work with Lydia was the realization of great musical chemistry, and so began the project called The Cinema. On this debut album, one might be tempted to hear a poppier Lydia, but it's much more involved than that. Featuring simple but beautiful song arrangements, Leighton and Matt work together to make some unconventional yet approachable tracks that favor a less melancholy audience. As a Lydia fan, i'm inclined to severe bias, but the album has its flaws. The songs really can be categorized as either a Lydia b-side or as a catchy pop tune, where Malpass's influence is very vocal. To be sure, however, anyone who fancies Lydia will enjoy these songs, if not for any reason but Leighton's cult-inspiring presence on the record.

8/10