Arkells - Never Thought This Would Happen (Heavy Plaid/Universal
Music Canada)
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| Arkells - Never Thought This Would Happen |
The latest wave of the Canadian
invasion is here (relentless, isn't it?) and it comes in the shape of five guys
named Arkells. 'Never Thought This Would Happen' is great indie pop song in the
classic sense with guitar solos, vocal harmonies and a crescendo that builds
from the first note to the last. Arkells take the look of Vampire Weekend, the
pomposity of the Killers or Queen at their poppiest and the gentlemanly swagger
of David Bowie. The curious thing about the gloriously warm and engaging song
is the English feel it has which puts me in mind of that first album by the
Feeling or some of Elton John's better work. There's a timeless quality to this
single which speaks volumes for the band but I don't think it's likely to be a
huge hit unless it gets used in a film or on an advert. Great song though and a
band I'll be keeping an ear on from now on.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/Arkells