Originally published by L.S. Media. April 30th 2010.

No Looking Back is the startling debut album by The Floe. Sensual, beautifully crafted and full of little surprises that will jolt you occasionally from the relative tranquility you will feel when you first play the album.

It is one of those albums that upon first listen will make you think that the world is a good place and nothing much can go wrong with it. Scratch underneath the surface though and listen closer to the lyrics and you will find a roller coaster of emotions waiting to be explored, dissected and enjoyed. This is especially true on the songs One Deep Breath and the lamentable Playing Safe; both songs capture the imagination and the subtleness of the music superbly.

The Floe is made up Sarah Springett on lead vocals, David Booth on guitar, Simon Edgoose on drums and Liz Townsend on keys.

The main heart of the band are Sarah and David, having played as a duo before, it certainly seems that a lot of the energy that the band projects in the music comes from their drive and determination. That said, both Simon and Liz add an extra dimension and it would be impossible to think of the band without their input.

A band that will hopefully go from strength to strength, and if this debut album is anything to go they will be at the very top of the genre soon enough.

Ian D. Hall