Editors In this light and on this evening
Review by Annie Mullen


Editors are back with their third album, which is no doubt one of this year’s top indie rock releases. The opening track ‘In this light and on this evening’ is an opening indeed; dark, layered, bubbling lava that explodes into heavy drum beats and a powerful driving melody. It is not often these days that a song’s lyrics perfectly match the melody and tempo of the song, however this track’s lyrics and sound compliment each other’s sentiment perfectly. This is the perfect opening to what is more impressive than expected, and a welcomed addition to the Editors discography. This album is alive and pulsating British indie rock, with twists of almost Smiths-like lyrics and the occasional electro-rock beats. With a voice similar to that of Interpol’s Paul Banks, Editors front-man Tom Smith is brooding. Smith smoothly lets out lyrics questioning and asserting various beliefs, love, life and strength.
Don’t miss Editors at Falls Festival this year and/or check this album out. You will hear why Spin Magazine listed this album in their ‘23 Upcoming Albums That Matter Most’, this matters.