Glory Days is the debut album from the Manchester based band they have a somewhat melodic tone to their songs, which immediately puts a listener to rest as a debut album it was easy to think that each track is a part of a bigger story that the album showcases.

Mandrake as a band seem to be moving forward steadily and this album is a credit in that like their style they do not rush anything, you have the feeling while listening to this album that it has been gentle and carefully put together, this is probably on of the best produced albums I have heard from an Unsigned band.

The music itself is reminiscent of the kinks however, ‘If I had all the answers,’ has a hint of The Doors which is never a bad this in flashes I see great things to come from this album, but these flashes should turn into frequent signs of their ability to excite for me more tracks like ‘If I had all the answers’ and The Honeymoon Stranger would make it a greater success.

To finish it was a solid start by the band, yet I was wanting more tracks to excite me instead of just being teased, but with the way they are growing it will be interesting to hear what they offer second time round.