Although still as catchy as ever, HAIM show us how versatile they are with this unexpected gem, offering a glimpse at their dark side, and leaving the listener wanting more. A grotty synth underlines what is an altogether darker affair. My Song 5В is another perfectly timed diversion from the polished retro sound. Lively, bursting with energy and filled with all the pop hooks that HAIM promise, itвЂ™s a refreshing and more authentic moment from the band, and most certainly a highlight of the album.

Honey & IВ gives us something a little different. ForeverВ offers up another similar musical situation, with a big catchy chorus surrounded by the polished glam of HAIMвЂ™s retro sound, but itВ doesnвЂ™t quite stray far enough from the sound of FallingВ to provide any noticeable individual traits. A catchy chorus provides an interesting aspect, alongside a lot of well thought out poppy hooks to keep the ear interested. Opening track FallingВ is a sentiment to the sound maintained throughout the entirety of this album вЂ“ a sparkling and perfected form ofВ retro indie-pop. Having gathered a pretty reasonable following since their вЂForeverвЂ™ EP in 2012, many pairs of eyes were following the band for the release of their debut album вЂDays Are GoneвЂ™,В with manyВ eager to hear what they had in store on this much anticipated release.

HAIMВ are a band quickly establishing themselves internationally as a tour de force of shiny, retro music.

Haim days are gone track listing