Garnering comparisons to 'The Magic Numbers', 'The Little Ones' and Glasgow act 'Belle and Sebastian', 'Noah and the Whale' have finally made a mark on the music charts after a gradual build-up of hype on the indie circuit.

It's all thanks to their recent top ten hit 'Five Years Time', which was originally released last year, which has the capacity to turn every frown into a smile with lyrics like: "In five years time we could be walking around a zoo/With the sun shining down over me and you" and "Oh well I look at you/And say it's the happiest I have ever been/And I'll say I feel I no longer have to be James Dean, and she'll say/Oh yeah, well I feel pretty happy too/And I'm always pretty happy when I'm just kicking back with you."

However it's opening track 'Two Atoms in a Molecule' which is a great indication of what to expect from 'Peaceful the World Lays Me Down'; acoustic indie-folk with a bright and beautiful twist. In addition to guitar, drums and the vocals of lead-singer Charlie Fink, each track is supplemented by something that little bit different, such as the violins - as showcased on 'Jocasta' and 'Give A Little Love' – or the brass section on 'Shape Of My Heart'.



This album will see even the most irate leaning back and giving a sigh of relief. Imagine Arcade Fire minus the heavy, dark pathos that underlines their tracks, and you're close to half-way of understanding the 'Noah and the Whale sound'. However if happy-clappy sounds, and dare I say it twee, indie music is the musical equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard, then give this one a miss.