A superb glam racket of a single, pretty different in style to their previous single "On And On",
but still recognisable as the same band. This is reminiscent of early Suede
(circa "Animal Nitrate") with impressive theatrical guitar riffs, and loud but controlled
vocals transcending a few octaves. The vocals are particularly impressive, in fact,
Crispin Hunt's strangulated "she said" in the refrain being very effective - similar to some
of Thom Yorke's inflections. A very classy single, with the other three tracks on the
cd making it a good purchase.
Rating: 9/10
The Rest
It must be glam week...This lot don't have too much credibility, but I like 'em.
This is familiar territory for SS - minus Marcella Detroit now, unfortunately.
This is less Goth-tinged than previous outings by the band, having a much trippier,
glam feel that appeals to me, Siobhan Fahey's voice being particularly suited to this style
of music. The lyrics are a bit cliched perhaps, but then this isn't pretending to be
deep and thought-provoking. "Suddenly", on the b-side is another gleeful
glam stomp which does the band credit.
Rating: 8/10
Back a bit further for influences now with this stab at Beatles-like
psychedelic pop. The Oasis influence (albeit a lot trippier) can be detected as well,
particularly in the big singalong chorus. Not bad at all.
B-Side "Catboy" is also good: having an equally catchy tune and 60s influenced
vocals and effects.
Rating: 7/10
Down to earth with a bump now with more mod-influenced indie-rock a la
Ocean Colour Scene from this four-piece. Nothing particularly impressive;
not much more than your average pub band churns out. Some nice
melodies perhaps, but certainly nothing to make them shine.
Rating: 4/10
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