London's beloved indie-folk kids Bombay Bicycle Club only released their debut album in July 2009, yet already they have become an alternative success. Flaws, released this year, even peaked at eight in the UK album chart and they've been on a number of successful national tours.
Always Like This, their second single, released in 2009, is one of the happiest songs I've heard in a long time. The bass riff - which defines the entire song - is playful and light-hearted - it rises and falls in a naively simple way, begging you to nod your head. Steadman's voice is uniquely rich and the vocals are delightful regardless of playing second fiddle to the bass. Furthermore, whenever you see Steadman singing he's always got a smile on his face - you can see the joy singing brings out in him and it breeds joy in you.
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