Never ones to blithely play the game, instead of crafting a fourth album that would propel them to the apes, ivories and peacocks they so richly deserve, British Sea Power have written a highly respectful new score for a silent 1934 documentary film about how tough life is on the inhospitable Aran islands.

Robert J Flaherty’s film is available now on DVD with this new score and should make a tantalising watch, adding another dimension to the BSP score which, for the most part is diverting enough to listen to but never really hits the heights you know the band are capable of.

Spearing the Sunfish builds suspensefully, the title track is blessed with a beautiful melody and No Man is an Archipelago has a fantastic title.