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DrownedInSound Review

 

Fantastic. The only way I can begin this review is with a superlative - but then it's not every day you come across a song of this stature, and one that is surely (crystal ball being right, of course) destined for a full release on a major in the not too distant future.

 

Glasgow-based Glasvegas could be accused of being derivative - their MySpace describes them as 'Experimental/Surf/Pop' - and throughout 'Daddy's Gone' there is a distinctly retro feel. It's essentially a ‘50s-tinged heartfelt ode to coping with the difficulty of the break-up of a family, with production that surely Phil Spector would be proud of.

 

Lyrically, it is very overt: “I won't be the lonely one sitting on my own and sad / A 50 year old reminiscing what I had”. This is typical of singer James Allan's sincere content, made all the more real by a sparse bassline, “ya ya ya ya” backing vocals and a clever arrangement. Somehow it just works.

 

There's not much out there right now to compare ‘Daddy’s Gone’ with, and I certainly can't name too many bands tackling such issues so openly (without sounding cheesy) in recent years, especially in a doo-wop style. The 'feel' of the song, coupled with the band's unassailable strength with melody, really makes this standout as one of the breakthrough tracks of the year.

 

They could easily be one of the best breakthrough acts of 2008, much hype over them and if the albums anything like this or 'Geraldine' it should be fantastic.

I like 'Geraldine' but I've never quite understood the hype surrounding this single. It wasn't any better when it was first out. Oh yes...yet another re-release.

This is majestic and so much better than Geraldine.

 

its an excellent tune (with very good lyrics)

 

i d prefer to see them release "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" , a song that could give them , imo , a massive hit.

i d prefer to see them release "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" , a song that could give them , imo , a massive hit.

 

It was out before Geraldine and after the first release of Daddy's Gone. But it will no doubt be re-released - again, not as good as Geraldine - it's basically Runaround Sue slowed down and sung in a Scottish accent :)

 

Geraldine was in one word just stunning, this one is as good, and I'm very tempted to get the album, I hope this record does really well, maybe top 10 this time, shame Geraldine lost out on a top 10

LURVE this

It's My Own Cheating Heart is the best thing they have released and superior to Geraldine in every way.

It's My Own Cheating Heart is the best thing they have released and superior to Geraldine in every way.

I'd agree. I love 'It's My Own....' though never fully appreciated it fully upon its release, still bought it and charted it in my personal top 10 though!