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Hot Club De Paris are the latest signings to artrock label extraordinaire Moshi Moshi, and they've managed to pick up a few celebrity fans during the short journey from Liverpool, such as The Futureheads and Milburn. So why, then, am I distinctly underwhelmed by this?
Y'see, if there was an award for Best Song Title at any latent gong ceremony, then this would win hands down. To repeat it, let alone type the damn thing without missing a word out or mixing them up into the wrong order, is an achievement in itself. Myself, I have neither the time nor inclination to commit the necessary effort.
Sadly, though, 'Sometimesitsbetter...' just sounds like all the other FutureBloc Parkheads doing the rounds at the minute, and doesn't go anywhere near justifying the hyperbole that Hot Club De Paris' admittedly energetic live shows have built up.
The flipside, 'Your Face Looks All Wrong', is a slight change in direction. A more whimsical, sub-Pavement affair, it hints to these ears where their future intentions surely lie.
From the archive
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booooooooo
i like this song! but yeah, it's not exactly deep is it :)
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one of the best live bands i've seen!
poor choice of single though. but better than a 5
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they were class last night
that is all
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shipwrecked
is a much catchier song, but i've been impressed with what little i've heard of them
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bludey splendid
although i haven't managed to track a copy down in t'shops yet
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i had high hopes.
they pissed on them from a considerable height.
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I liked "Your Face is all Wrong" better
The A side just tries too hard to be zany, starting w/the song title. It sounds like the theme song to a children's show. I have nothing against children (especially if they can be taught to fetch things and do simple chores around the house), but their television programming is just awful.
"Your Face" on the other hand, is absolutely brilliant. Quick, great riff, interesting lyrics, short, poppy. I bet it kills live.
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i thought this
sounded far closer to tim kinsella than bloc party?
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I *Heart* Hot Club De Paris
actually.
Although agreed, poor single choice, and Shipwrecked owns its ass.
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This band are f-cking ace...
...and unbelievable live. See for yourself:
Let's Bopp! presents...
- HOT CLUB DE PARIS
- REDCARSGOFASTER
- THE WOMBATS
- KISSING COUSINS
+ Wolf Gang DJsFriday 25th August
@ Brixton Windmill
Doors 8pm, £5 -
I bough this on seven inch today...
it did sound alot better at one o'clock in the morning whilst in a perpetual state of drunkeness. However, it does still deserve a notable mention for the hilarious title which can be easily shouted at girls/boys across the land.
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