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Track Review: New Young Pony Club, "Tight Fit"
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"Ice Cream," the undeniably catchy first single from London's New Young Pony Club, is a tricky song to follow up on. Its up-tempo beat made it palatable enough for the nice folks at Intel, but the bored deadpan hooks inched a bit close to novelty for comfort. Following up with a song in the same vein might nab more mainstream attention, but risks alienating the quick to tire hipster caste. For an example of this cautionary tale, see the Electric Six.
"Tight Fit" from the just-released Fantastic Playroom LP only hints at a shrewd way forward.
The rumbling bass and glossy synth flourishes here give the song a sheen of mature professionalism. But when the band switches from the bratty call and response of the early seconds to the more overtly club inspired vocals of its later portion, it loses a chunk of personality. The key for the band's future success is integrating their spunky energy with the admirably slick production more completely. A cracked disco ball reflects a more interesting pattern.
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That climax just doesn't really do it for me.
Anthony
I like the song, but wish it was a bit shorter. I think the kids will dance to it. no?
Dave Park
Makes me wanna dance. Psh.
bradford
and then she leaves it open (anything good...)
April
I actually like the song, whoever said you have to have the same sound everytime its clever and inventive. Whats wrong with wanting to dance?
Starvling