Born Ruffians might seem to be a ‘standard indie band’ upon first listen, but with further examination, there’s something endearing about them.

The love for them appears at first to be within the same vein as the ferociously adored Vampire Weekend, with Luke Lalonde’s vocal sequences and style sounding somewhat similar to that of Ezra Koenig.

Never the less, Mitch DeRosier on bass and Steve Hamelin on drums round off the Ruffians amiably, with each member providing a texture and character to Hummingbird. The bass hops along like a desert lizard in the midday sun, providing the main groove as the guitar upscales in a passive aggressive manner.

Switching between the high intensity of sole drumstick thrashing to creating a shower of noise through cymbal abuse is a clever trick, as it allows Hummingbird to stay fairly low-key, whilst allowing the mind to fill in the vast areas of musical emptiness surrounding.

Any doubts as to the integrity of the group are soon erased once the repertoire of “ohh”s that mimic the timing of the bass guitar and handclaps are dusted over the surface, meaning that there is more than enough fodder there for the average music fan to start following like the Pied Piper’s flute.

Their cover of Grizzly Bear’s Knife (who happen to share the same label)provides another interesting insight into the band, with the guitar this time taking the lead with 1950’s precision. It leaves the track having a whiff of Ben E. King’s Stand By Me about it, whilst Marty McFly runs around in the distance, trying to get his parents to fall in love at the school dance.

Just like labelmates Maximo Park, it’ll probably matter for little soon as to why they are liked so much, because it’s impossible to explain why – which is a good thing.