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Sound Advice- 28.February.2024

The flood of great 2024 releases continues! Today, we’re taking a look at the latest from Dancer, Dusty Wright, Mythical Motors, and more!

Good morning!

Longtime readers may recall that I reviewed 100 new (to me) records last year. Because I’m a glutton for punishment , I’m doing it again this year. This is the latest in the series.

Dancer- 10 Songs I Hate About You

Current Affairs’ Off The Tongue was one of my favorite records of 2023. One of the strengths of that record are the vocals of Gemma Fleet. Fleet also fronts Dancer and those strengths carry over here to the Glaswegian quartet’s debut long player. Occasionally Fleet shifts to spoken word, turning the tracks into something reminiscent of Dry Cleaning. Other times, like on ‘Change,” her singing recalls that of fellow Scot Clare Grogan of Altered Images fame. And occasionally, it wanders into new territory like the wild pops & yowls of ‘Make A decision.”

Those forays are supported by the solid backing of Andrew Doig (bass), Chris Taylor (Guitar), and Gavin Murdoch (drums). Doig and Murdoch provide a steady cushion for Taylor’s staccato rhythms.