MOG Editorial Review

Break-up anthems have always been one of rock's "bread and butter" categories, but Scotland act Frightened Rabbit have turned it into an art form with The Winter of Mixed Drinks. Featuring a mix of ballads and upbeat tracks that tackle the aftermath of a break-up, the band's latest album manages to tackle the subject with a set of unconventional metaphors rather than direct emotions, and it's bound resonate with most listeners. Songs like "Swim Until You Can't See Land" are the kinds of songs that feel cathartic and hopeful rather than wallowing in self-pity, encouraging people to be strong enough to move on, and it's a theme that carries throughout. If you're looking to feel a sense of hope -- romantic or otherwise -- you can't go wrong with this set of indie rock gems.