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The Noisettes
- What's The Time Mr Wolf?
(Vertigo)
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| When a debut draws Yeah Yeah Yeahs comparisons right, left and centre the way What’s The Time Mr Wolf? has been doing, it’s time to sit up and pay attention. |
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While Shingai Shoniwa’s voice may not be as wonderfully filthy as Karen O’s, she certainly knows how to yelp to good effect, and the driving, high-energy guitar sets them apart from a lot of the too-cool-to-care indie bands of the moment.
The album gets off to a great start, grabbing the listener and dashing recklessly through the danceable pairing of ‘Don’t Give Up’ and ‘Scratch Your Name’, without letting up for a moment. Shoniwa produces an impressive range of squeals, and when her voice almost cracks you get the impression it’s from the sheer energy she’s throwing into the performance.
Further in, The Noisettes showcase their inventive side. ‘The Count of Monte Christo’ is a quirky song with a catchy little picked guitar part running through it, and you have to give them credit for making what seem to be public transport notices sound fun in ‘Mind the Gap’. The shrill cry of: “Alert a police officer or a member of staff,” and some high-pitched “tra-la-la-la”s combine with a surprisingly heavy riff to keep you guessing.
Indeed, from the anthemic chorus of ‘Bridge to Canada’ to the sweet and almost country-sounding hidden track, it’s their unpredictability that makes The Noisettes such a sparky and enjoyable listen. |
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| Priscilla McClay - 7/10 |
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