By turns tender and fierce, abstract and full of classic rock energy, A Billion Heartbeatsachieves a balance of passion, fear and hope.

Amid the colourful cavalcade of rich harmonies, heavy guitars and rallying cries, the album’s essential message - about personal responsibility, and the power in becoming engaged. In a sense, it's not just their "state of the nation” record but their “state of a generation” record too.