Some bands struggle after a fantastic debut album; others effortlessly go on to pleasantly surprise everyone with new material that's more of the same goodness but even bigger and even better. This is everything every Futureheads fan could possibly have been hoping for - it's quirky, catchy and jerky, like punk in a straight jacket.
Anyone who thought that the Northern indie pop crown had been nabbed from the 'Heads after Maximo Park's Mercury Music Prize nomination can rest assured that Area has won it back within about five seconds - perhaps thirty for those not easily convinced.
It's the addictive "do do do do do do"'s and the crazy lyrics about having your house burgled because you live in a rough area that really make this song special, and, if they can replicate this a few times over, their second album will easily exceed the massive critical acclaim of their first. Even if until this point you have found The Futureheads wearingly jagged and angular, you'd be a fool not to give this a go, and we wouldn't be surprised if Area quite instantly changes your mind. If this tune gives them the success they deserve, then this time next year they'll be releasing a song about living in a highly secure country mansion with a champagne-filled swimming pool.
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