Psycopaths Dream in Black and White by The British IBM is a great example of modern British alt-rock, with retro influences, lush string arrangements, and simple, occasionally pessimistic lyrics. Think The Kooks rhythmically and tonally, Morrissey lyrically, and The Strokes atmospherically. This album is mostly major, with songs primarily led by acoustic guitars and simple 4/4 drum beats, but has a large amount of string arrangements, and an especially beautiful cello contrib