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Los Campesinos! - Sticking Fingers Into Sockets
Sticking Fingers Into Sockets is an EP from Welsh Indie-pop collective, Los Campesinos! The group came together at Cardiff University and released this mini-album in July this year, but has now been re-released to carry the ever-growing fan base over to till the release of the début album, coming in February 2008.
The EP kicks off with the imaginative We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives. Humorous lyrics and intriguing sounds erupt from the CD player as the group power their was through the song. The album builds with every eccentric track, culminating in the final full length tune, You! Me! Dancing!
Starting with a misleading and lengthy slow-tempo intro, You! Me! Dancing! bursts into complete madness with a raucous and energetic sound, similar to the rest of the album. This track is more erratic though, which suits it’s length well. At over 6 minutes, it was a relief to hear varying rhythms through the song. The group definitely saved the best till last here though!
All in all, this in an exceptional collection of songs from the band. Their sound is diverse, inventive and includes a variety of instrumentals, including a xylophone, which is a random, but welcoming sound.
9/10 - Can’t wait for a full album!
Reviewed by Martin
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