The Deadline Shakes - Phonecalls In The Bath (Flowers In The
Dustbin Records)
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| The Deadline Shakes - Phonecalls In The Bath |
Release Date: Out Now
It's been a while since I've had
anything to review from Scotland so I was excited to get the new single from Glaswegian
gang The Deadline Shakes. From the word go, 'Phonecalls In The Bath' has
something different about it from the haunting, almost choral vocal harmonies
to the gentle guitars and strings that herald the beginning of the song. Sombre
yet smooth lead vocals guide us through a pop influenced but heavy hearted
first third of the song that sits well with the likes of Divine Comedy and
Belle & Sebastian before this turns in to a good old indie stomper with
Motown backing vocals. Teenage Fanclub, Franz Ferdinand and the lighter side of
B&S all come out to play as the song bounces along before changing
direction for a third time. That's right, this song essentially has three movements
all fused together by a melancholy vibe but still manages to retain a glimmer
of hope, a morsel of optimism. Truly impressive stuff from this Scottish
collective and refreshing to hear a single with so many twists, turns and,
well, ideas.
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