The XCERTS – ‘Learning How To Live And Let Go’

Five years on from embracing heartfelt Americana rock on ‘Hold onto Your Heart‘, The XCERTS have returned for their fifth full-length outing in the form of ‘Learning How To Live And Let Go’. On the surface, it’s one where the Brighton-based trio have considerably regressed. Its 2018 predecessor flourished in producing anthemic rock in abundance, yet ‘Learning…’ is a collective snapshot of The XCERTS’ previous work, allowing their creative juices to flow with mixed results. Album opener and lead single, ‘GIMME’, is a brash, fuzzy-laden flash that polarised fans upon its release. While it lacks the emotional sentiment of Murray Macleod’s more poignant work, it still manages to highlight his ability to create poppy earworms wit...