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Serving as the lead single from the album, the addictive Lula is described by Hastings as „a catchy pop song about a spoilt woman who seemingly has everything yet has nothing.“ This standout track succeeds in capturing a summer vibe, thanks in part to a blistering saxophone solo from Tony ‚Rico‘ Richardson.
The pair demonstrate their capability of packing a punch with Circles, pure power pop that showcases the energy of the band. This vigour is apparent also on Two of Us, which Hastings labels „a nod to Quadrophenia“. The ’sha-la-la‘ repeats and loud, ringing guitars instantly takes you back to a time of mods vs rockers and heady sunny days in Brighton.
The Motown influences come through with Time on Your Side, complete with brass work from Nicky Madern and jaunty Hammond organ chords. The chorus, accompanied by fun vocal harmonies and handclaps, is one of the strongest on the album.
Yet for all the assuredness this album presents, a softer side comes forward with the plaintive and delicate Rain, showcasing a wistful and soul-baring set of lyrics set to gently fingerpicked guitars and quieter vocals. The equally stirring Too Old to Cry also brings strings into the mix, reminiscing on past times and voicing hope for the future with the refrain of „things are getting much better.“
The duo both name The Beatles as a huge influence on their work – no more is this apparent on the lively closing track Anything You Want with its bouncy rhythm and psychedelic ending. Recording the vocals for this track unknowingly with COVID, Hastings‘ voice nevertheless shines and brings the album to a rousing end.
Tracklist:
1. Electronic Lover
2. Feet Off the Ground
3. Lula
4. She Said
5. Wanted
6. Circles
7. Time on Your Side
8. Two of Us
9. Rain
10. Too Old to Cry, Too Young to Die
11. Walking With Me
12. Anything You WantVorab-Single „Lula“:
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