The Radio Dept. :: “David”
Posted by PJ in New, News, Previews, The Yellow Stereo, Upcoming
Feels like quite some time has past since I’ve posted anything, for which I do apologize. I’ve been busy as of late; and while I can’t divulge any kind of information at the moment, some big changes will be coming within the next couple of months that may even affect this blog in some way or form. So stay tuned!
Anyways, I figured it’d be best to jump right back into things with some noteworthy news that I haven’t been able to update and/or just have downright neglected. The announcement of a new four-track EP from The Radio Dept. should come as no surprise that it would be mention here, as I’ve been a staunch supporter of this band for as long as I’ve been blogging. In fact, I recently just watched Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette again on DVD in hopes that I would actually enjoy it this time, unfortunately, to no avail. For many, that film was the first introduction to these Swedes and I speak for all of us in saying that we’re better off now because of it.
Back to this song, which kind of threw me off a bit in the beginning with that little thumping beat that begins within the opening seconds. I would say it almost sounds like something from fellow Swedes Peter, Bjorn & John — that is, until you dig a little deeper, which the folks at Nialler9 discovered is a friendly nod to Barbara Acklin’s “Am I The Same Girl”. Amazing what little details you can discover about a song, huh? Anyways, after a few listens, I’ve decided that it’s a solid pop tune filtered through that familiar Radio Dept. guise we’ve all come to love and admire. Just like “Freddie and the Trojan Horse” from the previous EP of the same title, I wouldn’t put it up with the band’s best, but it’s serviceable.
Now, if Labrador would only pick up the pace a little bit on details of when the much-delayed third album Clinging to a Scheme will be released and I will be a happy man.
MP3: The Radio Dept. :: “David”
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