Blog: SoundsXP

The next single to be lifted from Allo Darlin' 's more grown up but just as endearing second album is the title-track, backed with an alternative version of album track 'Some People Say'. 'Europe' is one of the record's most thoughtful sounding cuts, mixing a whole heap of sentiment with their always enticing indiepop. There's a definite air of triumph about the song, but it feels like triumph over adversity so any joy comes shaded with sadness, and maudlin strings accompany the cries of "this is live, this is living" . When it comes to the whole great-tune-with-meaning [...]