I loved the album’s name after a stolen 8-foot-tall fibreglass gorilla from a Garden Centre in Lanarkshire, Scotland, last year. The song isn’t bad, either. I also love the way they shape themselves to spell out his name. Now, you associate the band with shoegaze and all that, but although this does feature synths, there is a lot of disco funk in this one. In fact, the record is split into disco funk, the kind of music you would associate with Jungle, and the other half is quintessential Blossoms. I like it a lot, and the tracks have a lot of playfulness.

The sound of the disco funk half of the album is retro yet modern. The opener, ‘Big Star,’ beautifully explores the theme of longing for a relationship and the anxiety of making a good first impression. I believe the current Everton manager Seán Dyche also appears on ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’. Well, he does on the video, anyway.

The title track is fun and groovy, with the band pleading with you to look out for the stolen fibreglass gorilla. I also enjoyed ‘Mothers’ and ‘Nightclub’. To be honest, I didn’t find any of the tracks shit. It’s different from what I have heard before, especially in the first half. I never saw them venture into Jungle’s turf, but I’m certain that the London outfit won’t begrudge them doing so. The second half plays it safe and sticks with their usual sound. That’s the only downfall for me.

Song recommendations: ‘Gary’, ‘Mothers’, ‘Nightclub’

8/10