Creep Show brings together John Grant with the dark analogue electro of Wrangler (Stephen Mallinder /Phil Winter /Benge) to create Mr. Dynamite, a debut album packed with experimental pop and surreal funk, the album was released last Friday on the Bella Union label.
Mr. Dynamite kicks of with two previous singles one of which is the title track of the album in addition to Modern Parenting, take a retro minimalist, electro sound which surrounds you in their wonderful darkness. Despite having a sound dipped in nostalgia Creep show manage to remain forward thinking on this thought provoking record so you never once think that the band are covering old ground. Endangered Species really stands out as a highlight with its smooth, sleek synths which also sees the tone and direction of the album change there is also a very rare moment on the track where Grant takes on a falsetto.
Pink Squirrel shines as soon as you hear the opening beats and feels like an instant hit as well as emphasising how much Creep show are prepared to diversify and experiment with their superb synths throughout this outstanding record. The album draws to a conclusion with its two longest tracks firstly the sublime Fall makes you feel like you’re journeying through a childhood video game before the epic Safe and Sound brings the album to a fitting climax, that can only leave you hopping to hear more from this project of talented musicians in the future.
You can get the album here.
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