With members hailing from Ireland, England, New Zealand and Canada, one might expect Vega 4's first album to be a cross-section of diverse musical heritages. How disappointing to discover that Satellites eschews originality in favour of the kind of universal sentiments and trad-rock guitar schtick that makes corporate indie rock so dreary. That's not to say Satellites is without merit; "Love Breaks Down" has an irresistibly lighters-in-air vibe. But the sneaky feeling Vega 4 have just written the new soundtrack for smug couples can't be shaken.
With members hailing from Ireland, England, New Zealand and Canada, one might expect Vega 4’s first album to be a cross-section of diverse musical heritages. How disappointing to discover that Satellites eschews originality in favour of the kind of universal sentiments and trad-rock guitar schtick that makes corporate indie rock so dreary. That’s not to say Satellites is without merit; “Love Breaks Down” has an irresistibly lighters-in-air vibe. But the sneaky feeling Vega 4 have just written the new soundtrack for smug couples can’t be shaken.