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Boyzlife – Old School

Connor Gotto by Connor Gotto
May 5, 2022
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Boyzlife Old School

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Boyzlife revive the sounds of their youth on ‘Old School’ – the duo’s first album of original material. 

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Across 10 new tracks, Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden sidestep the legacies of Boyzone and Westlife for a collection of wall-to-wall pop anthems, bringing classic trends up to date with current production and stand out vocals. 

Opener Burn for You kicks off with a sparse guitar track, before drums build to an anthemic chorus, underpinned by timeless synths and centred on a melody that defies you to sing along. 

When it comes to hooks, ‘Old School’ doesn’t disappoint, with follow-up track The One, All For You and Coming Back to You among the catchiest tunes on offer and definitely worth revisiting. 

There’s a self-awareness across the long-player that doesn’t go unnoticed, with songs like Glory Days – which sees the pair ‘reminisce like nothing has changed’ about a time when ‘even the weather was always better’ – tackling the underpinning nostalgia of the LP head-on. 

But while the sound of the record is rooted in the past, Keith and Brian were conscious of creating an album that would appeal to fans of all ages. 

It’s a creative partnership that excels and the result will no doubt appease fans old and new, allowing Keith and Brian to contribute behind the scenes as co-writers across the set. 

More than two decades into their respective careers, this album feels like a coming of age, with the singer-songwriters finally hitting their stride and creating the music they’ve always wanted to make. 

A special mention goes to A Little Saving; an uplifting song that tackles men’s struggles with mental health that will undoubtedly speak to numerous listeners and encourage them to open up about their personal experiences. It’s a reminder that, regardless of age and gender, the power of communication is priceless. 

Decades into their career, ‘Old School’ is a testament to Keith and Brian’s passion for music. Most impressive, though, is the sheer reinvention that the guys have undertaken on the album; once a live act performing the tracks of their respective bands, Boyzlife has become a credible pop group and creative entity that, over the course of the album, earns its place in the pop canon. 

‘Old School’ is available now.

Connor Gotto

Connor Gotto

Founder and editor of RETROPOP. Self-proclaimed pop aficionado. Usually seen with a wine in hand.

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