In an effort to further ride against the grain of modern pop music, Bastille is back on the shelves with their sophomore album, “Wild World.” Released on Sept. 9, the album serves dual purposes, both pushing the boundaries of experimentation and maintaining the band’s signature sound that won them their worldwide fame.

Much like “Bad Blood”, Bastille’s debut album, “Wild World” relies on a very precise formula, this time adding a more electronic take on their staple sound. Despite such a sharp vision, the band seems to entirely overuse the newly found formula, leaving the end result a slight misfire. With only a handful of songs truly sticking out above the rest, the majority consists of dime a dozen upbeat pop tunes masked with repetitive samples and vocal delivery.

Though the album as a whole feels too consistent,  the songs stand very strong individually. “Good Grief” serves as a fitting opener, while “An Act of Kindness” showcases the slow, emotional side of Bastille. Unfortunately, “Wild World” begins to fall flat well before its halfway point, when the track “Glory” starts a trend of unmotivated filler tracks.

Although it seems to be brought down by a cloud of catchy choruses and drum machine beats, the band’s talent is demonstrated on many levels. From an atmospheric use of guitar and piano to singer Dan Smith’s vibrato, “Wild World” will further push Bastille in their quest to the top of the pop industry.