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| ‘You’re Not Supposed To’. There’s plenty of things I’m not supposed to do. Generally, I try not to let that get in the way of what I actually do (except in extreme cases like killing kittens and watching the X-Factor), and I’d like to think I’ve been reasonably successful at staying out of trouble so far on my time on Earth. And although I get the feeling I’m not supposed to like this track, I do. |
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Field Music comprises of Peter and David Brewis, a pair of brothers from Sunderland and this is evident, as their music is reminiscent of the brand of indie rock peddled by The Futureheads. But where that band's tracks often grate on me, I’m charmed by Field Music’s ‘You’re Not To Supposed To’, with its sleigh bells and jangly guitar and harmonised vocals.
Perhaps it’s that the beat sounds like that one off Adam Ant’s ‘Prince Charming’, or that there’s a funny little piano section that sounds like the Grandstand theme tune. But most likely it's down to the complex and interesting song writing that masquerades itself as a poppy, upbeat and catchy track.
Despite its light-hearted and uplifting tone, the more attentive listener will recognise the high level of musical profiency that is employed by the Brewis Brothers. Like the complicated mechanisms behind a watchface, discovering this intricacy adds to the appreciation of the visible product.
The result is a captivating, sub three-minute pop song which, if given the same media treatment as afforded to The Futureheads, could easily be as commercially successful. Field Music aren’t merely riding on the current wave created by other bands hailing from England’s North-East, they are making well-crafted music which should be applauded for its own merits. |
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| James Haddrill - 7/10 |
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