Hello Cosmos Dream Harder

Hello Cosmos’ debut album Dream Harder succeeds in conjuring up images that are detached from reality.

Listening to the Manchester-based band’s explosive collection of tracks, it is not hard to picture an energetic live show in front of a packed-out crowd.

It is a shame the group will not be able to showcase their new material in front of an audience for some time yet because they appear so clearly well-suited for a live show.

This is perhaps not surprising given they are fronted by Ben Robinson, the mastermind behind the Kendal Calling music festival.

While the band’s sound is not the most original, Dream Harder’s catchy guitar riffs and punchy lyrics mean it looks set to win them fans when they are able to play gigs again.

Raise The Dawn, with its snappy, bright melody, is a particular highlight, while tracks such as Renegade Love show Hello Cosmos’ more punky side.

Dream Harder is a solid first effort and the sooner the band can take their new music on the road, the better.

Review by Tom Horton