I feel as if I have no right to be such a huge fan of this album. I am often guilty when I discover a love for a band by hearing their music for the first time in a film or TV show. We all want to be able to say we saw them first on a small stage at Glastonbury or above a North London pub. But I heard a song from Altered Images in an episode of the single-season Channel 4 show Pure 4 years ago, and Pinky Blue quickly became one of my favourite albums. This is one to turn up loud! The band’s second album sees them move away from the punk roots of their debut album and transition into pop music. The infectiously positive melodies of the songs have the wonderful ability to clear grey clouds and create a feeling of pure joy when listening. The album was their biggest chart hit, reaching 12th i...