“You can feel the pair’s influences sprinkled all over the album. It’s something that probably shouldn’t work on paper, but you can feel the vibes transcend through you. Its Jamie T delivery over Mike Skinner lyrics that accompanies tracks built upon indie charm, hip-hop swagger and electronic perfections.”
4.5/5
Good Health Good Wealth have had an incredible 2025 so far, and they’re not done yet. The duo of Bruce Breakey (Vocals, songwriter and producer) and Simon Kuzmickas (Guitarist and producer) have entertained crowds at festivals throughout the summer, including an opening slot on the Chevron Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival.
With two EP’s already under their belts, this genre-blending duo releases their debut album ‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’ on 14 th November. Fans can expect to hear spoken-word narrations over indie-style guitars and layered with electronic production. It’s difficult to nail the exact sound, but there’s influences of hip-hop and UK-Rap, but also funk/disco grooves. They’re not defined by a single genre.
The pair, hailing from Britain and Lithuania, met in a London Wetherspoons and originally formed a punk band before lockdown forced them into a new sound. They have produced an album that has something for everyone. Picture The Streets if they exchanged pints and 4am kitchen chat for synths and funk.
The opening track on this album is ‘Full Circle’. A previously released single that explores the social commentary of being a young adult in the current landscape. It invites the listener to picture the once glorious high streets of their local towns. The same streets that are now laden with chicken shops and sports bars.
Although a miserable topic, the lyrics are layered with wit and charm “My jeans are full of more holes than a racist’s argument” and “I was raised on McDonalds mate, and sometimes we’d get a free burger with our parking tickets”.
‘Full Circle’ contrasts these dreary themes with an atmospheric groove. The drums are tight but energetic, the bass meanders melodically, guiding the listener through the hit. The guitars showcase a shimmering lick, and the synths are smooth, floating through the track like a tide.
This brings us onto ‘The Cafe’. Musically it has a similar feel featuring the sparkling guitars, and although the bass is low in the mix, you can hear it at all the right points, almost steering the conversation. Again, the atmospheric synths take on a hazy ambience.
This time however, the drums are faster but don’t take centre stage. Lyrically, Breakey showcases his ability to paint a picture in the listener’s mind. Everyone’s eavesdropped on people and conversations in cafes, and this takes you straight there.
Next up is ‘You Don’t Know Me’, a smoother, more relaxed number that pinpoints itself in the middle of an R&B, alt-pop and electronic Venn diagram. Kuzmickas showcases his clean guitar playing here. Although less frequent, each note feels important. They allow the vocals of Breakey to take centre stage. The lyrical content of this track is softer. It feels more conversational, bordering on vulnerability and personal expressions.
‘White Men’ explores the emotions of standing out and being different. Musically there’s space for the lyrics to breathe. It features clean guitars and atmospheric synths. There’s less tongue-in-cheek here however, and the lyrics feel reflective.
Examples include short phrases like “Go get a job.” and “There’s Gucci on my feet”. The next inclusion, ‘I forgot’, comes at the perfect time to explore regrets and the reflective Sunday morning lows after the Saturday night highs. It takes you right into the midst of the London nightlife and the regrets that take precedent in the aftermath.
The lyrical content will resonate with an aging and regretful audience with quotes like “I have to stop drinking, ‘cause I forgot who I really was” later battling against the devil on your shoulder saying “But I could go out for one”.
Musically, this is rockier than some of the previous tracks. Bordering on an early Arctic Monkeys and Plan B sound. The guitars of Kuzmickas take more of a centre stage here with an angrier riff. This hit is raw and vulnerable.
Released as a single in September ‘Beautiful Boy’ explores the alcohol abuse and self-destruction that Breakey suffered during lockdown, and how he has unequivocal support from his father. It was inspired by the film of its namesake and the poem ‘Let it Unfold You’ by the prolific writer Charles Bukowski. It draws on the support his dad gave him during some of his darkest moments, and the redemptive spirit found in this aid.
Finally, the album is rounded off by the unreleased ‘Millionaire’s’. Keeping in theme with the album title, it explores regret and fighting spirit, whilst the chorus repeats the famous quote from sit-com Only Fools and Horses “This time next year we’ll be millionaires”.
Musically it features the similar sound of ambient synths, upbeat drums and choppy guitar work that has been ever-present throughout the album.
Overall, I really enjoyed the sense of something different in this album. I wouldn’t usually listen to some of these genres but having experienced a live set of theirs I knew I had to review their debut album when opportunity arose.
You can feel the pair’s influences sprinkled all over the album. It’s something that probably shouldn’t work on paper, but you can feel the vibes transcend through you. The best way I can describe this album, is Jamie T delivery over Mike Skinner lyrics to accompany tracks built upon indie charm, hip-hop swagger and electronic perfections.
‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’ will be available to stream HEREor pre-order HERE. It will be released on vinyl, which will feature extra content that further brings the story to life, and on CD.
To complete the album release, the duo will embark on an already full sold-out tour in November and December.
‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’ tracklist:
‘Full Circle’ Wednesday: The Parking Ticket
‘The Cafe’ Thursday: The Ex
‘You Don’t Know Me’ (featuring Fredwave) Friday: The Show
‘White Men’ Saturday: The Blackout
‘I Forgot’ Sunday: The Bottom
‘Beautiful Boy’ Monday: The Phone Call
‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’ Tuesday: The Start
Tour dates:
NOVEMBER
20th – Leeds, Headrow House (SOLD OUT)
21st – Manchester, Deaf Institute (SOLD OUT)
22nd – Glasgow, McChuills (SOLD OUT)
27th – Birmingham, Dead Wax (SOLD OUT)
28th – Bristol, Louisiana (SOLD OUT)
29th – London, Oslo (SOLD OUT)
30th – Brighton, The Hope & Ruin (SOLD OUT)
DECEMBER
13th – Dublin, Whelan’s (SOLD OUT)
FEBRUARY 2026 – SUPPORT TO BIG SPECIAL
13th – Norwich, Waterfront
14th – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
15th – Newcastle, Digital
18th – Leeds, University Stylus
19th – Glasgow, SWG3 Warehouse
20th – Manchester, New Century Hall
21st – Birmingham, O2 Institute
24th – Bristol, Electric
25th – Southampton, The 1865
27th – London, Roundhouse
MARCH 2026 – SUPPORT TO BIG SPECIAL
6th – Dublin, Academy – Green Room
7th – Belfast, Ulster Sports Club
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Album review by Brad Halcrow (@Brad_Halcrow_Writes) for THE SONGBIRD HQ
All photography (bar album cover and photos 1 and 2) by Gary Walker @thisisgary.photography) for THE SONGBIRD HQ
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