I was thrilled to listen to “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally”, as I was expecting to enjoy it after his previous album “, Harry’s House”. An album which was fresh, confident, with plenty of memorable songs, and showed forward progression. Unfortunately, this one didn’t capitalise on that forward progression.

I think it was great that Harry collaborated with Wolf Alice leader Ellie Rowsell, but after each track, the energy faded. Even the disco-inspired ‘American Girls’, and ‘Ready,Steady, Go!’ were repetitive and labourous.

Even the emotional tracks like ‘Coming Up Roses’, and ‘Paint by Numbers’ felt more like fillers than highlights.

What is disappointing is that the record lacks the flow and charm that gave ‘Harry’s House’ accolades galore. There are no standouts or big hooks. The songs are just simply there.

Even the closer ‘Carla’s Song’ gives the album a disappointing finish. I was left wondering what happened to all the energy, big hooks, and forward progression that were in “Harry’s House”. Unfortunately, this album is forgettable and unfocused. Very underwhelming from a lad who knows how to make good records.

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