The San Diego indie alt-pop trio almost monday have returned with their sophomore album, thank god it's almost monday, arriving just one year after their debut record. It was one of our most anticipated albums of the year and, honestly, it's not hard to see why.
The lads know exactly how to write a hook.
We first stumbled across almost monday last year and instantly fell in love with their sound. To us, they're a modern-day Foster The People, but somehow even smoother. They've crafted a unique style that simply oozes cool from the moment you press play.
Over the past few months, the trio steadily rolled out teaser after teaser, releasing a string of singles from the album. The impressive thing was that none of them missed. Every track left us wanting more, so naturally the anticipation for the full record was sky high.
The end result is thank god it's almost monday, a 13-track, 42-minute journey packed with infectious hooks, bright energy and effortless charm. The album bounces between upbeat anthems that have you belting out every lyric and softer moments that still keep your head nodding and feet moving. One of the album's greatest strengths is its accessibility. Nearly every song feels like it was written to be sung along to.
The record opens with the title track, thank god it's almost monday, which serves as a mostly instrumental introduction. It's the perfect walk-on song, welcoming listeners into the world of the album before things really kick into gear.
And kick into gear they do.
The album launches straight into one of the standout singles, delicate, and from there it barely puts a foot wrong. Delicate honestly makes you want to walk into a room with as much swagger as possible. It's driven by vibrant guitars, pounding drums and an irresistible groove. The lyrics are great, but it's Dawson's vocal performance that truly elevates the track. His voice carries so much character and confidence.
From there, the album shifts into the slightly softer but equally catchy class a. In many ways, this becomes the blueprint for the rest of the record. The energy changes from track to track, but the quality remains consistently high.
I could dive into every song individually, but then we'd be here all day.
What stands out most is how each member contributes to the band's identity. Cole and Luke deliver excellent guitar work and backing vocals, while the keyboards are used just enough to give certain tracks an irresistible dance-pop edge. Dawson's voice continues to be the band's secret weapon, with subtle vocal adjustments helping every song carve out its own personality.
Despite the cohesive sound, no two tracks feel identical. Each one brings something unique to the table, which is one of the things I love most about almost monday and this record.
As absolute suckers for guitar-driven music, strong drums and a killer bassline, we're happy to report this album has plenty of all three.
If you're looking for tracks to get you moving and shouting the lyrics:
delicate
no more regrets
superprism
skinny dip
enjoy the ride
french kids
better late than never
If you're after a good sway, bop and singalong:
class a
fade
losing streak
leaving is easy
If you're chasing something a little more laid back:
buzz
Track List:
THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY
DELICATE
CLASS A
NO MORE REGRETS
SUPERPRISM
FADE
LOSING STREAK
LEAVING IS EASY
BUZZ
SKINNY DIP
ENJOY THE RIDE
FRENCH KIDS
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Overall, the trio have produced an outstanding album that feels destined to take almost monday to the next level. Their trajectory over the last 12 months has been remarkable, and it's thoroughly deserved. They've found their sound, they're brimming with confidence and inspiration, and they're writing consistently strong songs.
Their fanbase in Australia has clearly grown significantly, and if this album has the impact we think it will, all we can hope for now is an Australian tour announcement sooner rather than later.
almost monday have delivered one of our albums of the year.
thank god it's almost monday is packed with hooks, personality and feel-good energy. Do yourself a favour and give it a listen.
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