'In Search Of Elusive Little Comets' is the debut full-length album from North East quartet Little Comets. The group formed in 2008 and signed to Columbia Records in early 2009, after early single releases received praise from several high-profile DJs. 'In Search Of Elusive Little Comets' was produced by the band's guitarist, Michael Coles, and is preceded by the single 'Joanna'.

Jan 2011

Little Comets make an early start in the New Year with the release of their long awaited debut album - the intriguingly titled 'In Search Of Elusive Little Comets' comes stockpiled with the authentic lovelorn paeans, awash with majestic pop hooks and the now familiar lyrical imagination from the brothers Cole.

Earlier singles, the understated cynical brilliance of 'Isles', the oft-mentioned afrobeat tinged 'Adultery' or the plainly should have been a hit-ness of 'One Night In October' , all included here portray a band who are keen to consistently challenge both themselves and their listeners.

'in Search of elusive Little Comets' gives rise to the wonder of the band's musical artistry and whilst ebbing and flowing over the course of eleven tracks, the outcome is a complete album - one that flows from start to finish, rather than just a collection of tracks.

Self produced and mixed by Rich Costey (MGMT / Glasvegas et al) 'in Search of elusive Little Comets' is witness to a band who have grown with the songs, played them live and now made that hitherto elusive debut album.

• Q - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Little Comets' fidgety guitars and Afrobeat rhythms suggest they may yet prosper in Vampire Weekend's vapour trail."