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The Brunettes - "The Record Store" [mp3]
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The Brunettes are from close to Down Under but come off as if they've listened to the Ronnettes in their spare time. This lovely old-time fun yet highly crafted pop is exemplified on the quirky, sugary title tune. Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield play off each other quite well. And how can you not enjoy Oriental touches on songs entitled "Loopy Loopy Love" which is part kids tune and part Puffy Yumi Ami. Fans of Elephant 6 or especially The Minders will love songs such as "Polyester Meets Acetate" although "Too Big For Gidget" is an acquired, haunting, creeping kind of taste. The lighter material fares strongly also, especially the somber, Stars-ish "You Beautiful Militant [an aggressive person, often one who is in support of a cause]". The highlight has to be the classic '50s doo wop type of sound oozing out of "The Record Store". When they pare this down further, the better it feels on the hand-clapping, jerky "Best Friend Envy". The synergy between the two is that of an elderly couple, particularly on the melodic and strong "Leonard Says". Source: PopMatters. |
