Mt. Misery - Love In Mind (2024) Hi-Res

Releasing an album late in the year is risky business, with year-end lists about to be locked in and wallets thinning out. But Mt. Misery’s Love In Mind makes a bold case for why it deserves a top spot in any indie pop lover’s collection. With this follow-up to their 2021 debut and 2022 EP, the Hartlepool (UK) band channels the spirit of icons like Teenage Fanclub, the Lemonheads, Nada Surf, and Belle & Sebastian—all while crafting something distinctly their own. The result? A record that captures indie pop at its very finest.

Love In Mind shines with strumming electric guitars, tight bass lines, and punchy drums, offering a warm backdrop to eleven thoughtfully composed tracks. This is an album that fits equally well as a soundtrack for a quiet afternoon or a long drive, its melodies staying with you long after the music stops. There’s a summery feel here that makes standout songs like On My Mind and Quiet Crown glow, even as the days grow colder and greyer. These tracks aren’t just catchy; they’re brimming with the kind of melodies that stir up goosebumps. The album title is well chosen as the songs perfectly evoke the joy and wonder of falling in love.

Some albums remind you that classic albums are still being released if you know where to look, and Love In Mind is one of those gems. Out now on Prefect Records, who are unafraid to admit they forced Mt. Misery at gunpoint to write 2 and a half minute perfect pop songs. Clearly, the strategy paid off without any lasting damage to the musicians—don’t let this one pass you by.