Review - Artichoke/ Never mind the bollocks here’s the Sex Pistols
July 4th 2008 07:21
Link: artichoketheband.com/
Never mind the bollocks here’s the Sex Pistols
Artichoke
Forget all the Aussie Idol wannabe cover singers, try this on for size. Imagine some of the most explosive pop material of the late 70’s reimagined by a quirky laid back band playing tambourine, French horn, kazoo, ukulele, snare drum, theremin and accordion. You don’t need to imagine it because Artichoke have done it with this album and it’s a completely delightful experience. If you were into the Pistols originally this will be a very special and respectful treat, especially tracks like ‘No Feelings’, ‘Liar’; ‘God save the Queen’ is perfectly beautiful! It’s all a wonderful hoot.
The soft wispy voices of Ema Tuennerman and Timothy Sellers make what was once a righteous smack in the head feel like a chummy tickle at a church picnic. It’s sweet and anarchically corn-ball. Yes there are rude words and angst aplenty in a few of the tracks, but it’s hardly offensive. Tracks like ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ and ‘Sub-Mission’ come off as gentle ballads. You’ll be tapping your toes and wondering what put you off these smart little ditties in their first incarnation. Well, maybe not, but honestly, this is a real treat.
David Jobling
Artichoke
Forget all the Aussie Idol wannabe cover singers, try this on for size. Imagine some of the most explosive pop material of the late 70’s reimagined by a quirky laid back band playing tambourine, French horn, kazoo, ukulele, snare drum, theremin and accordion. You don’t need to imagine it because Artichoke have done it with this album and it’s a completely delightful experience. If you were into the Pistols originally this will be a very special and respectful treat, especially tracks like ‘No Feelings’, ‘Liar’; ‘God save the Queen’ is perfectly beautiful! It’s all a wonderful hoot.
The soft wispy voices of Ema Tuennerman and Timothy Sellers make what was once a righteous smack in the head feel like a chummy tickle at a church picnic. It’s sweet and anarchically corn-ball. Yes there are rude words and angst aplenty in a few of the tracks, but it’s hardly offensive. Tracks like ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ and ‘Sub-Mission’ come off as gentle ballads. You’ll be tapping your toes and wondering what put you off these smart little ditties in their first incarnation. Well, maybe not, but honestly, this is a real treat.
David Jobling
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