Label: 50 Bones
Release Date: 20th April 2009
Format: Single - 7" Vinyl & Digital Download
Tracklisting: A Ho Lord B/W AA People Movin'
If you've heard of The Shoes I doubt you need to read this, simply because you already know just how good these French remixers-turned-band really are!
After a string of notable remixes for a who's who of acts (Late Of The Pier, Santogold, Esser, Ladyhawke and Mystery Jets) The Shoes have made the inevitable jump to band extraordinaire. Everyone is leaping on their bandwagon, so don't miss out.
After debut releases from Little Boots and The Virgins, the already legendary 50 Bones is set to release its best find yet...
Ho Lord is the Ed Banger style treble heavy piano anthem for this summer. The French accented, softly spoken verses are reminiscent of The Teenagers, only better. Heavy bass with a piano led tune and melody will even have the coolest of cats gyrating to its groove. Its hard to stop this funk train of a track, although a mid song name check to (Sir) Elton does precisely that, for a second, before this runaway train instantly gathers steam and mooches into its timeless chorus, "Oh Lord, I would surrender to me...".
"The AA side is better than the A side"
That is a statement NOT a question! Yep, Erol Alkan's boys Primary 1 somehow manage to add cool to the newest cool cats on the block. When you hear People Movin' you'll think Gnarls Barkley and Danger Mouse have unleashed another perfect hit. The sweeping beats, trumpet and flute all combine with the sweetest soul voice to create a true sense of tropical paradise. There is even a stylophone for good measure. Don't take my word for it, let the chorus do the talking, "... Take the best and make it good for you".
Without around the clock radio play this won't become the summer anthem it rightfully deserves, but thats exactly what you want! Two super cool tracks back to back for all those cool cats.
Even the cover is awesome! Buy the 7" and you'll see what I mean.
Review / words of wisdom: Robbie Romero
