Think about the rock oomph of RAZORLIGHT, with a hint of pianistic (if there ever is a word) KEANE, and a dash of epic strings by THE KILLERS - the result is surprisingly hailed from North Yorkshire, England in the form of 5-peopled band named ONE NIGHT ONLY. Their debut album STARTED A FIRE is a promising rise. Fans of indie pop-rock will have this band playing on their playlists from now on, as indie is written all over it.


All the songs are grounded with simplistic lyrics. What ONE NIGHT ONLY aims for is the pulling off an almost epic guitar-and-piano anthems that focuses on structured moods. It's an astonishing first act, nonetheless. From the sweepingly exultant and hopeful "Just For Tonight" (probably the best track of the lot), to the thump-your-feet abandon of "You and Me", to the reverie of "It's About Time", and the fascinating melody of "It's Alright". While the rest seem to be album fillers, they're not a bunch of bad songs. And what really leaves an impression is George Craig's quintessentially British vocals - deep and reassuring.


For a fledgling band, they don't sound bad at all. In fact, ONE NIGHT ONLY is surely a promising Brit talent.


RATING: B+