Los Campesinos - TheSeaIsAGoodPlaceToThinkAboutTheFuture (Single Review)

Man, i'm feeling bloggy today! That might be to do with the fact theres alot of good new music floating about at the moment and I feel now is time to explode into a world of bad grammar journalism!

Right, so, after reviewing Copy Haho earlier, I got all excited about their up and coming tour with one of my favourite indie bands 'Los Campesinos'. After releasing two flawless albums of high energy indie pop last year, the Cardiff outfit return fresh from recording their third album and ready to claim the underground once again! This first taster from the record opens with a hushed guitar melody with swirls of violin, building up with more strings and intricate percussion. This is quite a slow burning affair so far, until frontman Gareth comes in with his odd yet genius lyrical tones about failed relationships and love. After some distorted gang vocals howling over the delicate sound-scape created, the track then exlodes with crashing drums, female backing vocals and riff that sound that almost sounds like its been whistled. The chorus also boasts yet more brilliant yet bizzarre lyrical musings; "and all you can hear is the sound of your own heart, and all you can feel is your lungs flood and the blood course". Now, I'm not quite sure if this moody and rather epic new sound is going to be center sound for this new record but I guess we'll find out when we hear the albums first proper single 'These Are Listed Buildings' when its released next month. But, if this track is anything to go by, I for one am very excited to see what direction this record goes in and 'TheSea...' seems like the perfect way to return on; its good to have them back!

Rating: 9/10

You can download this track for free via the bands website: http://www.loscampesinos.com Theres also a great video to go with the tune, brilliantly shot by bassist Ellen (who also happens to be extremely gorgeous). Also on the site are details of the bands forthcoming UK tour which starts next month; where you can get your mits on their limited new single 'These Listed Buildings'. Details on the album will hopefully follow in the forthcoming months.