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Merchandise - “Sometimes” 7″  (Cityscape)
I’ve heard this band before, but I didn’t really think much of the previous release I heard. The A-side of this single, however, proved impossible to ignore, with its bouncy (but still subdued) rhythm, charming Rhodes-led melody and cheery lyrics. The b-side, “Glitterati”, shares a similarly hushed style, but feels a little more intimate thanks in part to its drum programming. Musically, they remind me of the Prom and Nada Surf’s recent output (with the latter especially noticeable on the flip) - mature and maybe a little glossy, yet not overly-so. Oh, and the single comes on white vinyl, which looks great alongside the attractive brown sleeve…  MTQ=2/2