NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB The Optimist (2010 UK 10-track CD album - Self-produced and more importantly self-funded and self-released, 'The Optimist' is the sound of a band taking full control of their present and future, circumnavigating their own way.With no four on the floor, no cowbell and no monotone sexy talk, the creative freedom enjoyed by the band has opened up a new experimental side, as shown by the psychedelic-dub- balladry of 'Stone' and the atmospheric, cracked beauty of 'Architect Of Love', and the singles 'Lost A Girl', 'Chaos' and soon-to-be-huge 'We Want To'. It's an assured, deliciously adventurous next step for New Young Pony Club, open your ears and have a listen!)