It Doesn't Work Like That, by The New Sins (7" on Elastic)

What you say

No-one has reviewed It Doesn't Work Like That by The New Sins yet.

• Give us your opinion on It Doesn't Work Like That by The New Sins.

What the label says:

Limited Edition 500 copies only – monochrome retro-style 7”

 

TRACKLISTING: 7" A) It Doesn't Work Like That, B) The New Sins,

 

OVERVIEW: "Literate, cool-as-ice electropop. Like Sophie Ellis Bextor fronting LCD" - NME

The debut 7" from breaking act The New Sins sums up front-woman Lou Hayter. Classic, glamorous and beguiling.

Echoing back to the early 70's New York disco era with its laid back down tempo swagger 'It Doesn't Work Like That' is instantly recognisable in our current music climate of over-produced tracks. The sparse, dirty basement feel of the production, from long time collaborator Nick Phillips, married with the layering of Lou's distinctive dulcet tones, is reminiscent of old school club tracks where the extended mixes went on for hours on end, and still got asked for the rewind.

Lou's nonchalant lyrics about the familiar relationship break-up, make-up and break-up tale are a sharp reminder of why she's become a bona fide pin-up during her time as New Young Pony Club's keyboardist. 'I said this and he said that. I put my red dress on and get in a cab ... You leave a message on my phone trying to put things right saying 'I've got a lot to do I can't see you tonight'... It doesn't work like that'. She lulls effortlessly before the break down of hand claps and the guitar solo starts up.

Citing Laurie Anderson, Grace Jones, Bananarama and Lizzy Mercier Descloux as influences, musically and stylistically, The New Sins hark back to the days of iconic music stars and showmanship, while staying contemporary and relevant.

With a mesmerising live show currently being planned and only 500 copies of the limited monochrome retro-style 7" of 'It Doesn't Work Like That', The New Sins are most definitely ones to watch.

 

Other customers buying this also bought:

Let's Get Sandy by Be Your Own Pet (7", £0.99)

Life Is So Easy Now by Son Of Dave (7", £2.49)

Mortise & Tenon by Sapat (LP, £11.79)

Keep Forgetting by The Cinematics (7", £1.99)

Blood, Sweat, Tears by Eight Legs (7", £3.29)