Progression is noticeable, but itвЂ™s not an immense departure. But largely, itвЂ™s business as usual on Beacon, turned up to its full-bodied indie setting to complement the marginally more studio-heavy backing. Look hard enough and youвЂ™ll find that here вЂ“ Settle builds from a low, melodic hum into an entrancing crescendo, while the few moments of restraint throughout Pyramid serve to make its strident, more explosive components that much more successful.

And while the jangly, highly-listenable indie-pop doesnвЂ™t quite attack its listeners, thereвЂ™s an assured, upright confidence which sits in the place of Tourist HistoryвЂ™s playful, quirky reticence, illustrated with conviction by the synthy pulse of Handshake and frenetic chords of Sleep Alone.ДЄlex TrimbleвЂ™s surprise role as vocalist on CalibanвЂ™s Dream, arguably the showstopper of the London Olympic Opening Ceremony, showcased a surprising fragility. So with a quietly-assembled following ready and waiting for more вЂ“ in unison this time вЂ“ itвЂ™s up to follow-up Beacon to deliver with some noise. Yet it spawned five singles, reached gold status, and even scooped the Choice Music Prize (essentially the Mercury PrizeвЂ™s Irish cousin). However, the dents in the chart made by debut offering Tourist History, both in the UK and Ireland, were barely noticeable. The clichГ© of the вЂњdifficult second albumвЂќ often comes off the back of a stellar debut performance.

Northern Ireland trio Two Door Cinema Club are in an interesting place.

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