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Tuesday, 10th June 2008
Tasty bass or rotten trout? Our unshellfish school of writers aren't afraid to flex their critical mussels and tell us what they really think of the latest offerings from Laura Marling, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Goldfrapp, Kooks and Ava in this weeks subterranean singles club.

Laura Marling – Cross Your Fingers

Laura Marling's latest release from her 'Song Box' is a whimsical confluence of deep, troubled lyrics, buoyant musical impetus and her signature down-to-earth voice. The drums uplifting waves and cascading end of every chorus spur you along, and occasional glockenspiel embellishment glimmers hopefully on the surface of the song's dry, bleak narrative. This is "optimistic realism" (as described by Marling) at its best.

Anna Goldbeck-Wood

Does it offend you yeah? – Epic Last Song

“Dance-rock grooves” specialists, Does It Offend You Yeah? have been described as infectious. Personally, their brash, ostentatious but yet wholly unremarkable music is as appealing as being stung by a box jellyfish. The vocals hint of whale song; if the whale had a cold, and was being tortured. It is possible to see how it can be considered catchy, but I was left thinking: it does offend me. Stop it.

Jonathan Wilkes

Goldfrapp - Caravan Girl

Upon first, second or fiftieth listening, you may think that Goldfrapp’s latest offering is completely nauseating. Alison’s voice may sound too irritatingly “girly,” the concept of the song may be a trifle whimsical. Then slowly but surely the dreamy, synthsy chorus and spacey keyboards will catch you unawares. Like barnacles quietly, gradually, but determinedly clinging to the underside of a boat, the song will solder itself upon your aural subconscious.

Helen Nianias

The Kooks – Shine On

The Kook’s latest single ‘Shine On’ washes up on the indie-pop shores like a pretty shiny pebble you find on a hot summer’s day. You know full well it’s as mundane as they come but you just can’t help but reckon it a keeper. The free ‘n’ easy guitar riffs and softly spoken vocals make that trip to the beach seem all the more appealing. So let The Kooks cause a motion in your ocean this summer; this is undeniably a laidback holiday anthem.

Kirsty Denison

Ava – Mad About the Boy

The idea of a northern girl with reggae sole might sound fishy, but Ava’s new song conjures easily cool lagunas and technicolour reefs with its relaxed ska vibes and pleasant tune, washing over you like a cool sea breeze. The classic ska backing is perfectly chilled; the ideal soundtrack for you to sit back, unwind, and sip a rum cocktail in the sun. Ahhh…

Ben Pahari

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