When you hear the name, The Airborne Toxic Event, it doesn't take much for your mind to drift to images of emo metal rockers. Well, this album is anything but, and barring a few depressing tracks like 'Sometime Around Midnight', it's happy-clappy indie all the way.

Skipping straight to 'Sometime Around Midnight' can only go two ways. It could leave you feeling disappointed with the rest of the album or you could find yourself becoming a real fan. There's no doubt about it, it is a truly great song; a blow-by-blow account of front man Mikel Jollett's unexpected and heartbreaking encounter with a former girlfriend. One thing's for sure; The Airborne Toxic Event knew what they were doing when they produced this song.

But what can be said for the rest of the band's self-titled debut?

Honestly, it seems like a cheaper version of Arcade Fire. All too similar beats and riffs, even Jollett's voice sounds a bit familiar and a tad reminiscent of Win Butler's distinctive tones. While Arcade Fire lends itself to the alternative, The Airborne Toxic Event is commercial in its very nature. Despite its comparability, the album isn't an entirely bad debut for a new band and should do well due to its poppy sound and a few worthwhile tracks.

Seeing this band soar up the charts would of course be a great feat, but it will be even more interesting to see if they can move past the hit single and place themselves firmly on stages and billboards throughout the world. And hey, if U2's Adam Clayton wants to listen to this album for the rest of the year, who are we to argue? We'll just have to wait and see whether The Airborne Toxic Event lives up to the hype.