Conceived in 2004 by Rob Diament, Temposhark’s debut album follows a string of EP releases, all promoted via Diament’s own Paper and Glue record label. Such self-confidence is certainly backed up on this impressive electronic pop release.

The Invisible Line takes me back to the eighties, when electro pop bands wrote amiable, memorable music just for the fun of it – far removed from today’s world where image is everything and technology has become a tool whereby those of, shall we say, lesser talent can gain often undeserved exposure.

Temposhark immediately packs a punch on the opening Don’t Mess With Me, lyrically at least – the beatless music with its weaving string arrangements and light synths is mere cannon fodder for Diament’s narcissistic storyline. The rest of the album successfully produces variably effervescent, radio-friendly electro-pop singles, with a sturdy rock tinge.

Many of these tracks, Blame, Its Better To Have Loved (produced by Guy Sigsworth), Battleships, which bares more than a passing resemblance to early Depeche Mode, and the hypnotic Little White Lie are likely to have you craving for more. Imogen Heap also makes a successful guest appearance on Invisible Ink – you can imagine these two writing more together as they’re a perfect fit.

The invisible line is a very healthy debut, an album of intelligent arrangements and pleasantly addictive songwriting, with Diament’s effeminate vocal striking a curious balance in polarity to some of the album’s more aggressive traits. This is likely to be one of this year’s better electronic-pop debut releases.