Tom: Second single from this Derby-based duo: we covered their previous one and thought that, while the lyrics weren’t that good, the combination of old instrumentation and modern production values worked very well.
Tom: So here’s the thing: this time, that exact same combination doesn’t work for me. Perhaps it’s the extra tempo, or the modern vocal style, but it almost seems like someone’s tried to recreate music from a few decades ago… and missed.
Tim: Hmm. My view’s pretty much as it was before; nice enough, but not really what I’d ever listen to.
Tom: I loved this for the first 90 seconds or so, and then I thought “okay, that’s probably enough now”. Is it just that I’m used to glitzy, no-attention-span, three-hooks-before-the-chorus modern pop?
Tim: Probably. I certainly am, and as far as I’m concerned that’s a perfectly valid type of music to be used to. Better than valid, in fact – brilliant.
Tom: The vocals are pitch-perfect; the song is competent; it just hasn’t quite pulled together yet. I still reckon there’s a cracking single in there waiting to come out, though.
Tim: Again, probably. I, though, will for now stick with Miss Inga, and be very happy that way.