The Ramona Flowers - Made By Humans

On their fourth album, The Ramona Flowers lean fully into what they do best: clean, polished pop-rock with a firm grasp on melody and just enough flair to keep things interesting. 'Made By Humans' is slick but self-aware, shifting through a variety of moods while maintaining a steady confidence in its pop instincts.

There's a clear high point early on with 'Up All Night', a groove-led track featuring Nile Rodgers, where smooth vocals, handclaps and a funk-leaning guitar line come together effortlessly. 'Human', another standout, balances bounce with sincerity, sounding, more than anything, like it's always existed. Elsewhere, 'Hopeless Romantic' pulls the same trick but with more swagger, hooky and direct in its delivery: "Do you want to be my girl?" doesn't need overthinking.

While the album opens big, it's the more reflective cuts that give it shape. 'That Summer' leans into resolve with the line "Right now we've never been stronger", while 'Sins Of The Father' is slower, almost bruised. Strings lift closing track 'Luna', and 'Circles' is assertive and another standout.

The range across these 13 tracks makes for a surprisingly dynamic listen. There's melancholy and momentum, radio polish and flashes of something looser underneath. It's a record that understands where its heart lies and doesn't try to do too much, just enough to keep things moving, and to keep you coming back for another spin.