One thing that amazed me after hearing 'If You Leave It Alone' was that how many albums they had before this. These guys have a back catalogue spanning over a decade, they have also been relentlessly gigging for that long and their years of hard work is certainly starting to pay off. 'If You Leave It Alone' is full of their usual blend of quirky, warming acoustic pop. This offering feels a lot more minimal then their last few releases but that works well, giving the album a very raw edge. Being so stripped down adds to their appeal and means that it focuses more on David Tattersall's very witty lyrics, with lines such as 'I wrote my name on a banana peel, there should always be a meal with my name on it.' Wave Pictures are still one of Britain's hidden gems but hopefully 'If You Leave It Alone' will gain them a lot more deserved coverage.
'Bye Bye Bubble Belly' is a highlight, more upbeat then a few tracks and has a real charm to it.
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