Sneaky Sound System: 'Sneaky Sound System'
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This Aussie trio have done the business in their homeland, smashing chart records left right and centre.
But will they endure the same success in the currently dance/ electro pop orientated UK top 40… Well on evidence of this album there’s every chance.
The opening track, 'I love it', brings out a slightly 80’s eclectic noise, especially with the tingled synthesising used in the background. It’s a little bit like the Mystery Jets’ take on some tracks on their latest album ( ie 'two doors down'). Elements of Nina Persson are heard from lead singer Connie Mitchell’s voice during this track, giving it a good substance.
The vibrant start to the album continues as pictures sends out a comfortable and catchy tune. The twangy guitaring for the chorus works well and integrated with some more funky beats for good measure, it’s no surprise Radio 1’s Jo Whiley chose it as her record of the week. Simply a class track.
Similarly, 'UFO' takes on more poppy electro lines, though at a faster pace than the opening two tracks.
'16' sees the group reveal a more conventional pop sound, with Connie’s voice being focused on a bit more. Accompanied by churchlike tones, it makes for a good foot tapping sort of a listen.
The middle of the album is slightly more laid back. A mellower track comes in the shape of 'It’s not my problem', where Mitchell goes a little deeper in her lyrics rather than her clear fondness for the love of having a good time out and about.
More synthesised beats are found towarding the latter tracks of the album, with a digital edge to 'lost in the future', with meaningless lyrics seemingly just bunged in to accompany the music.
The concluding stages of the album take on an almost Royksopp-like approach. Slower and more melodic, it takes things to an even pace and acoustic remedies occur in the closing track 'where do I begin', with an earthy/worldly bite to the track.
With hard hitting electronica with sprinkles of funk, the record provides an endless sense of fun without going over the top. Hard hitting club-like beats are what this band are all about. It’s well worth the listen regardless of what genre you’re into.
Words: Sean Wright
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