Album review: Peaness – World Full Of Worry

Talk about long-awaited – Chester indie-punk trio Peaness have been one of the UK’s best-loved DIY prospects since 2015, playing with acts like Kero Kero Bonito and We Are Scientists and sporting undoubtedly one of the best band names to ever grace a T‑shirt. But only now are they releasing their debut full-length, World Full Of Worry.  As the title suggests, it’s an album that’s lyrically full of anxiety, reflecting the personal and societal battering we’ve all taken over the last two years. But musically, Peaness offset it with sugary, beachy pop melodies that provide a perfect bit of escapism. Opener Take A Trip, for example, starts things off with blissed-out acoustic guitar and soothing ocean noises. How I’m Feeling offers up-tempo jangly chords and fun, ...

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