First Boy On The Moon - Cybergirl (2024)

We are quite critical of who we admit to our Favorite Cover Art Gallery, but the first day of the new year immediately brought us the first member of the class of 2024. Two years after their self-titled debut album, Swedish indie band First Boy On The Moon returns to earth with their sophomore LP Cybergirl – its cover illustration is more beautiful on the actual sleeve than you would expect from the small image below. David Pedroza (vocals, guitars, drums) wrote, performed and recorded ten new songs that are somewhat reminiscent of U2’s All That You Can’t Leave Behind era, but are still original in terms of lyrics and melodies. Once again we get several tunes that could be radio hits – Hot Fun In The City, the title track and I’m Alive stand out for me – and keep singing around in your head. This is a solid and appealing record that transports you to a better space.