Louis Alberry – Milk Teeth (2025)
I wasn’t familiar with Louis Alberry before this, but Milk Teeth completely drew me into his world. The Bristol-based musician has a way of making every song feel like a quiet conversation, like you’re hearing these stories unfold almost right in front of you. His guitar work is beautiful and intricate, but it never overshadows the lyrics; it feels like it’s there to support the emotion rather than show off.
The album opens with ‘Any Which Way’, and I have to say, it immediately surprised me. For an acoustic track, it’s so catchy, far more lively and hook-filled than you might expect from the genre. That line, “Which way? Which way do you want to go?” got stuck in my head instantly, and the way the melody twists around it makes the song feel fresh and playful. It’s a perfect way to start the album and catch the listener’s attention.
‘Night and Day’ follows with a bossa nova vibe and almost-whispered vocals. The intro is a touch long, but the way he sings feels like he’s sharing a story just with me, which makes up for it completely. There’s something about the way the keys and guitar intertwine with each other that gives it this lazy, sunlit feel, like you’re sitting by a beach bonfire watching the waves. And even with that laid-back vibe, the song still has a playful twist in the chorus that sneaks up on you and makes it impossible not to smile.
Afterwards, ‘Leaf Mould’ really lets the instruments breathe, and the bass line gives it this sultry, grounded feeling. Then there’s ‘Never’, which quickly became my favourite. The 60s-style guitar and layered melodies make it feel like a mini-Americana journey. It’s the kind of track that made me want to drop everything and go straight to Nashville.
Some of the other tracks, like ‘Arrow’ and ‘Shape’, are solid but didn’t hit me as hard, while ‘Round the Bend’ pares things back beautifully, letting Alberry’s voice and acoustic guitar take the spotlight. ‘Run and Jump’ has this playful energy in the guitar work that kept me listening, and ‘By Turns’ closes the album with a lot of strength, even if the intro felt a little long for me again.
What really stands out is how natural everything feels. The layering of guitars, the soft touches of synth, and the way his vocals drift between confessional and cryptic make each listen feel different. I found myself noticing new details every time I went back to it. It’s the kind of album you can revisit and keep finding new details in, whether it’s the whisper of a lyric, a guitar flourish, or the shift of a chord.
Milk Teeth sneaks up on you. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, intimate without being overbearing, and it left me thinking about the songs long after listening to them. Alberry’s music has a way of sticking with you, and this one definitely will.
Find out more about Louis Alberry on his website, Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp and Spotify.
This artist was sent to us by Cuculi Records.
