Puls – Ild I Mit Liv

“Danish rapping inherently sounds a little bit funny to the British ear”

Tim: You’ll be pleased to know that, unlike their previous effort, this video does not contain any images of violence or torture. Although it does feature a girl in a wedding dress, so Tom, you may want to brace yourself.

Tom: As long as she’s not trying to chase me down, I think I can stand it.

Tim: Still not sure what it is with these guys – normally, as we all know, I hate rapping verses, even if they are backed up by a decent chorus and that lot. But for some reason, I’ve never had that problem with this act.

Tom: Once I’ve got over the fact that Danish rapping inherently sounds a little bit funny to the British ear – or at least to my British ear – this works remarkably well.

Tim: Maybe it’s that they’re an actual duo rather than a soloist featuring another one, or it might just be that they can consistently put out good tracks like this.

Tom: Unfortunately, about half way through the song I started hearing “Ild I Mit Liv” as “Ally McBeal”, and the whole thing sort of fell apart for me from there.

Tim: Oh, God.

Tom: Good track, sadly derailed by my own easily-distracted brain.

Tim: Hang on – I think I’ve just lost something. Oh, right. ANY RESPECT I ONCE HAD FOR YOU. But anyway, whatever the reason for my enjoyment, though, I’m happy.

Tom: So am I, but alas for different reasons.