AIR TRAFFIC - FRACTURED LIFE

(AU magazine July 2007)

(Tiny Consumer/EMI)

A summertime record in 2007 has to try extra hard to keep its head above water - for every Holloways, there's a Tiny Dancers trying to out-pop them. Still, Air Traffic take the essence of sunshine and put it into 11 of the bounciest, most radio-friendly piano-driven hits this side of Magic Numbers.
From opener Just Abuse Me, through single Charlotte with its catchy ‘I’m wasted’ refrain, the Bournemouth quartet hold their own against all comers, stepping up the intensity for sweeping Shooting Star and melancholy Your Fractured Life.
Excellent as young indie scenesters, and their ability to slow it down makes them perfect all-rounders. Expect these to be the hit of the festival season, as this record will please 14-40 year olds with no effort.