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Review: It's as fitting a second album title as anyone could ask for. (Greater) Manchester-formed indie rock quartet The Lathums have been edging their way closer to the big time for a while now, but plans have been scuppered, delayed and diverted en route. Back before the last time our world changed forever, the outfit were set to play support slots for Paul Weller and Blossoms, the sort of opportunity that can make a band. Sadly, Covid stopped all that, and the crew were left facing a less meteoric rise to prominence. Thankfully, the stunning acoustic ballad 'All My Life' proved more than enough to keep the fires burning until much-hyped first LP How Beautiful Life Can Be finally broke through the ceiling. Followed by 2022 single 'Sad Face Baby', and warm up duties for The Killers post-lockdown, it's few wonders this follow up was pegged to top the charts weeks before it landed. Finally here, it's enough to convince anyone these guys are set for hugeness.