Single Review
Athlete - TokyoAthlete - Tokyo

If you have heard the third studio album from Athlete 'Beyond The Neighbourhood' you will realise that the band have taken a huge leap forward from the sound of their second album 'Tourist' everything sounds huge and well put together. The first single to be released from the album 'Hurricane' and the band are now ready to lift a second a single from the album in the form of 'Tokyo' a song that was inspired by a journey travelling over Rainbow Bridge in to Tokyo.

'Tokyo' is a song that features a lot of stuff going on at once from a really laid back opening that features some toned down guitar riffs, some beautiful sounding piano chords and a standout bass line, Joel Potts vocals soon come in sounding quite chilled out until the rememberable chorus kicks in and Potts sings with passion over the constant drumming and heavier guitar riffs.

The single release of 'Tokyo' is the perfect opportunity for people to see how Athlete's sound has grown for the better as it features a lot going on at once and the sound is a whole lot bolder and energetic.

3.5/5

Review by Trigger
 Band Members
Athlete - Band
Joel Pott (guitar, vocals)
Carey Willetts (bass)
Tim Wanstall (keyboards)
Stephen Roberts (drums)
 Track Listing
1. Tokyo [live at KOKO]
2. Half Light [live at KOKO]
3. Vehicles & Aninmals [live at KOKO]
4. Wires [live at KOKO]
5. Tokyo
 Band Related Links
Athlete Myspace
Athlete Official Website
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?