ALTHOUGH hailed as Britain’s answer to the White Stripes following their formation in 2006, Sheffield-duo Slow Club’s first two albums showcased a more obvious penchant for twee indie-folk than garage-rock.
Their third album, Complete Surrender, sees the band swerve expectations again by shifting their focus to Sixties-pop, a bold but natural progression built around the stunning voice of lead singer Rebecca Taylor. Soaring and soulful on The Queen’s Nose, yet delicate and fractured on Dependable People And The Things That I’m Sure Of, Taylor’s vocal versatility allows the band to explore a new Motown-inspired sound alongside more traditional stripped-back numbers without appearing contrived or forced. It will be intriguing to see where the pair turn their capable hands next.
Alistair Mills
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