Lathums, The: Matter Does Not Define (Coloured Vinyl LP)

Defiance, vulnerability, pride and the excuse to let loose are all promised by The Lathums. Under no influence yet emerging into long shadows cast by comparisons to The Smiths and Arctic Monkeys, The Lathums brought light with debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be in 2021 and shone brighter still on follow-up, From Nothing To A Little Bit More in 2023. The arrival of Matter Does Not Define sees the opening credits roll on the four-piece’s third, thrilling season.

Matter Does Not Define was written by the band, comprised of Alex Moore, Scott Concepcion (guitars, piano and vocals) Ryan Durrans (drums) and Matty Murphy (bass and vocals), in their native Wigan before recording at Kempston Street Studios, Liverpool in the company of long-term creative guide, John Kettle and producer, Chris Taylor. Proving prolific with a 12-song track listing, Matter Does Not Define not only follows the band’s chart-topping second album, but their classic indie debut, 2021’s How Beautiful Life Can Be.

Transparent red vinyl version.

1. Leave No Stone Unturned
   
2. Reflections of Lessons Left
   
3. Stellar Cast
   
4. Heartbreaker
   
5. Dynamite
   
6. Unrequited Love
7. No Direction
   
8. Bitter End
   
9. Knocking At Your Door
   
10. The Jester
    
11. Surrounded By Your Beauty
    
12. Long Shadows