Guillemots' previous singles have been little mini-masterpieces, whether it be the optimistic knees-up of Trains To Brazil or the yearning wistfulness of Made Up Love Song #43. The first single from upcoming album Red proves they haven't lost their touch.
It's their most commercial moment yet, but it retains their slightly quirky edge. There's a slightly eerie theremin whoosing about, a big disco beat and a huge shouty chorus you just can't help joining in with. Add in some nice little touches like Fyfe Dangerfield stuttering through one chorus and lyrics like "in another life I'd be drenched in sweat with you, but it's this life darlin', and in this life we make do" and you have the ingredients for one of the best single of the year so far.
With cracking albums from Mystery Jets and The Long Blondes still to arrive, 2008 is shaping up to be an exciting one for those who enjoy their pop music on the left-field side. Guillemots could be the biggest highlight yet.
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