Hmm...catchy title, guys. Let's get something straight from the start:
I'm no football fan; nor am I some rabid Scottish Nationalist
that hates the English. I do like a good tune, however (I thought New Order's "World In Motion"
was great too - apart from that John Barnes bit...)
This then is the infamous Primal Scream single - with spoken word contribution from cult
author Irvine Welsh - that has been completely disowned by the football associations
(due entirely to Welsh's - erm - colourful language).
What does it sound like then? Great. Classic Loaded-era Scream
(the On-U bass dub is also apparent especially in the first half - football metaphor ahoy),
with great big crunchy guitars thrown into the mix towards the end.
Welsh's contribution is funny more than anything else - it doesn't sound great,
or indeed fit in with the track very well; but it is effective - and makes the track
memorable to say the least. He also makes some quite valid points about the Scottish
psyche (both football oriented and otherwise).
Buy it quick - it's only out for a week.
Rating: 9/10
The Rest
A spiralling guitar and electronic dub weaves behind McAlmont-ish vocals on this impressive
offering from Audioweb. The track builds in intensity and power, the vocalist repeating
the mantra-style verse as the guitar picks up in volume and a rasta rap appears, before
burning out and finishing - a little prematurely perhaps. B-side "Divide" is also impressive -
a little like Dreadzone in places. The 808 State mix of the single is excellent as well -
a real crunching heavy electro take on an already heady and vibrant song.
Rating: 9/10
A mighty rush of a record. Classic sneered vocals, manic sequencer in the background and
loud guitar: that's "Take It Easy Chicken", opening track here. "Drastic Surgeon" and
"Moronica" are similar, the latter with a blues-y laid back vibe. "The Greatest"
is a little mellower, and also impressive. Good catchy tunes with a raw edge make this band
a little like a punkier Radiohead. A well-rounded and good value EP.
Rating: 8/10
I liked the last single from this group (can't remember what it was called, and I've packed
it away in a box for when I move house!) - which was a mellow indie-dance tune with a breathy
female vocal and a very infectious hook. This is similar (to the point of using almost
exactly the same guitar riff speeded up a bit), but not as good. The b-side "Lipstick Dreams"
is probably better: having a good catchy hi-nrg groove.
Rating: 6/10
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