Waiting for Something to Happen
After their joyous self-titled debut album, Veronica Falls return with a slightly modified second album, *Waiting for Something to Happen*. The guitars now integrate with greater precision, and the vocals blend with assurance. Like a harder-rocking Camera Obscura, Veronica Falls balance sweet, wispy pop and peppy retro-rock, all twee and free. The title track flows like a tune by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, with an extra Byrds-like jangle. \"Tell Me\" recalls the lithe \'60s pop of The Free Design matched with the chug of early R.E.M. The ballad \"Daniel\" breaks on through like a basement demo seeing the light of day. For some, the inspired amateurism of Veronica Falls\' debut might be missed. However, this isn\'t far removed. Roxanne Clifford\'s guileless lead vocals bring a sweet vulnerability to \"If You Still Want Me,\" and being (vocally) chased by the guys in the band adds a playful tension. Most importantly, *Waiting for Something to Happen* shows that guitar pop is far from dead.
Rather than offering a huge departure from their debut, the London quartet's second album is a showcase for subtle, wise tune-ups in the band's machinery. The most noticeable change is that Waiting for Something to Happen is a much warmer record than Veronica Falls.
Waiting For Something To Happen is a darn good pop record with songs you won’t be able to shake loose for days.
If any genre seems out of place in 2013, it is the typically British brand of indie pop commonly called “twee.”
A swirling, centripetal force guides Veronica Falls' sophomore effort Waiting for Something to Happen. The album's 13 wistful numbers have a billowing jangle reminiscent of Felt, Talulah Gosh, The Aislers Set—really, name any C86 touchstone or one of th
It's hard to think of a pure indie-pop album as good this second one from Veronica Falls, writes <strong>Michael Hann</strong>