Bubblegum Lemonade - Desperately Seeking Sunshine (2019)

Eagerly awaited new album from Glasgow pop perfectionists Bubblegum Lemonade! Timed for release just as springtime reaches Scotland, 'Desperately Seeking Sunshine' is the latest hit parade from prolific multi-instrumentalist Laz McCluskey with a liberal dose of backing vocals by Sandra of fellow Scottish band Strawberry Whiplash. Lead track 'Our Mother's House' is a jangly autobiographical radio hit proudly heralding the return of Glasgow's finest with a song featuring Rickenbacker guitars, glockenspiel, layered harmonies and excellent backing vocals. 'Warm Heart Cold Feet' boasts shimmering major seventh chords, classy arpeggio guitars, a Beach Boys bass line, and a tambourine shake finish, while 'First Dance For the Last Time' is Laz laughing at his own mortality-classic country song writing in indie pop clothing, witty lyrics, a life-affirming zippy guitar intro, jangling Fender Jaguar guitar solo, and plenty of sha-la-las all at 170bpm.