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It may only be March, but with sunshine streaming through windows all over the country, and this mini-album pumping through speakers in high anticipation, it already feels like summer. And with a title like 'The Holiday', it all seems pretty perfect. In fact, Futures have created eight songs that are nothing short of perfect. Even after just one listen, this is already a contender to be one of the best British offerings this year will see.

The energy alone encompassed in this album feels fresh and exciting, with songs like '16' and 'Sal Paradise' already sounding like custom-made anthems. 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' is fantastic, with it's varying tempos and extra female vocals, adding an atmospheric touch alongside the power of the band's gang-led choruses. One could say it was a great choice for a first single, but truth be told, the band wouldn't have fallen short if they had picked any one of these tracks.

Managing to keep an equal balance of pop and rock throughout, songs like 'Holiday' and 'The Summer' - both tracks very aptly named - promise to sound incredible in a live environment, with their choruses sounding like a perfect young person's mantra. Bring on the singalongs.

Yet, with the area of 'pop-punk' becoming more and more difficult to define, we see Futures follow more in the admired vein of the great Jimmy Eat World, mixing catchiness with eloquence. Add in Ant West's lyrical talents and you're left with something that's refreshingly original, in a scene of growing same-ness.

And with the band releasing 'The Holiday' free on the front of Rocksound Magazine, it's easier than ever to pick up a copy. So, when you do, don't be surprised when you hit the 'replay' button by the time 'Thank You' draws to a wonderful close. It's going to be a great year for these guys, and this is an amazing start.

Released 3rd March 2010, via Rocksound Magazine.