“I want to pretend, I want to pretend
The shape of the past could walk in the present tense
I’m shaking my head, you’ve certainly said
I don’t like you much now”
I don’t know if I’ve stated my love for Australia’s Modular Recordings enough here. They are by far my favourite indie label these days as they consistently put out quality releases and have brought some brilliant tunes from down under giving some great artists a chance to shine. From the Presets to Ladyhawke to Cut Copy to Van She, it doesn’t stop. Of all the bands on the label that have stolen my heart on countless occasions, none do it quite so effectively or with such stealth as New Young Pony Club.
Their 2007 debut Fantastic Playroom was pure new wave heaven. It speaks to how great and solid a record is when you can easily play it two years later and still feel the impact you did when you first listened from track one to the end. That kind of replay value holds true here. At long last, I’m happy to say the band is back! There is a new single afoot! It’s called Lost A Girl and it retains the band’s relentless charm while making things a tad but darker.
Less pep, less immediate than The Bomb or Ice Cream but the band is better for it. Tahita is still the star of the show here with her simple lyrics delivered with such panache, you’re sucked in instantaneously. NYPC , on the debut blended perfect pop moments with killer grooves showcasing some honest to goodness musical chops. That is still evident here in case you were at all concerned. Prepare to fall in love with the Pony Club all over again.
Just remember to pick up the new record The Optimist when it’s released in March unless of course you live in the US where you get to wait…
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“Lost A Girl” by New Young Pony Club from the forthcoming Modular release, “The Optimist”
14/12/2009
Categories: dance-rock, new wave, pop, tunes . Tags: cut copy, fantastic playroom, ladyhawke, lost a girl, modular, new young pony club, the optimist, the presets, van she . Author: Billy Suede . Comments: Leave a comment