In simple terms, each song on  sounds different from the one before, a music journalism cliché, but borne out by evidence – from the sprechgesang punk of “Susanna”, to the moody breakbeat of “Who, What, Where, Why”, and the four-on-the-floor indie rock of “I Can’t Tell Ya”. 

“Because this album’s called  it’s metaphorically about life, right? And life is not one dimensional, so we didn’t want to box ourselves into one sound,” Breakey says. “Some songs are punkier, and I’ve got full whack AutoTune on one of them – going full Bon Iver. And it’s like, why can’t this be on the record?” 

Meanwhile, the lyrical content tackles a few different subjects – love, friendship, communication, and going out with friends on a Friday, on the album’s joyful, to-the-point closer: “Call My Mates Up”. But there is a simple sentiment running through each song: that we should all make the most of life. The passing of a close family member reminded Breakey of that idea.  

“Every day, as cheesy as it is, is somewhat of a blessing, and I think that’s part of this album,” he says, adding, “I was reflecting a lot on my auntie – we’ve dedicated this album to her. The song ‘Leftovers’ is about her. And it’s important to enjoy the moment because you don’t know what’s going to happen.”   

A band flying the flag for a “lack of cynicism” is a bit striking, considering how on a daily basis our digitally interconnected world tends to feed us the most saddening information possible. I ask Breakey if he intentionally conveys that quality in his writing. He’s unsure, and says that he finds it hard to write a “purely happy tune,” but with this new album his intention was certainly to start and end with songs which, lyrically, find a “light in the darkness.”

“Hopefully, the point of  is: life keeps going on, the wheels keep turning, and it might be that you’re going to work every day, but remember you’ve got that thing on Friday night with your mates coming up,” Breakey says. “Always got to find those positives.”