‘VI’ not only recaptures but reinvents the magic that has propelled them to be one of the UK’s most successful rock outfits of recent times. It may not have the depth of some of their counterparts, but it easily makes up for it with refreshing, confident fun.
VI is undoubtedly You Me At Six's poppiest effort yet complete with funky, melodic beats and synths along with relatable themes of relationships, feelings and late night adventures that perfectly straddles the line between pop and rock.
In what is their most genre-defying release yet, ‘VI’ shakes things up considerably, playing on the band’s distinctive ability to write unforgettable pop hooks, presented in a new territory of indie swagger and dance-driven synths.
This almost reads like a sister album to Night People, except with glossier production and hooks that don't stick anywhere near as much. Entirely inoffensive; you can play this around grandma.
Some really predictable song-writing on this one, with a couple standout singles in Fast Forward and 3AM. I appreciate that some see this as a return to form following Night People, but I find this incredibly average and forgettable.
5/10. Just average.
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