Chvrches [10th] The Bones Of What You Believe Virgin vinyl record Fan Favorite

Synth Indie Pop Debut LP Repressd on Ltd Edition Coloured Vinyl
Arriving after a year’s worth of anticipation that included plenty of blogger appreciation, several EPs, and inclusion in the BBC’s Sound of 2013 shortlist, Chvrches’ debut album, The Bones of What You Believe, surpassed the significant hype surrounding it. Many of these songs already appeared on those buzz-building EPs, most notably “The Mother We Share,” “Gun,” and “Recover,” all of which exemplify the Glasgow trio’s way with frosty synths and poignant melodies. Taken as an album, though, they reveal a band not nearly as arty or aloof as seemingly like-minded contemporaries such as Grimes or Purity Ring; with their ready hooks and fondness for grand gestures, Chvrches are more likely to tour with Paramore than Factory Floor. As their early EPs hinted, a large part of their appeal comes from Lauren Mayberry’s voice. There’s something about her bright, slightly raspy soprano that grabs ears and hearts, even though she spends most of the album telling off those near and dear to her: