A Life on Sweets Alone shows a band with songwriting chops to rival the best in any genre. Songs such as 'Cupid Strikes a Blow' and 'My Boy and I' are irresistibly catchy but introduce enough twists and turns to keep listeners on their toes - the latter almost turning into a two minute mini-epic. 'These Days' and 'Always' are both compact twee-punk pocket knife stabs, while 'If You' and 'Falling Apart' are classic ballads sure to bring comfort to any lonely bedroom listener.