If there is one band which persistently ignites a healthy dose of anticipation with their releases it is UK electro/alternative rock band Calling All Astronauts. Early singles set that template in regular motion but it was firmly drilled into place with the release of their debut album Post Modern Conspiracy in 2013; is it really that long ago? Time really does fly when you are enjoying yourself, and thick contentment is again an inescapable reaction to the band’s new single Show Me Love. Though a cover rather than an original, the London based trio once again light up ears and give pleasure a healthy workout with their distinctive Calling All Astronauts makeover to the Robin S dancefloor classic.
Previous EP Hands Up Who Wants To Die? as the album before it, reinforced the band’s presence and impressive sonic adventure last year, luring a new flock of hungry fans to their punk infused electro bred sound. Now ahead of their second album, the threesome of vocalist/programmer/producer David Bury, guitarist JJ, and new bassist Paul ‘Buzz Saw’ McCrudden, formerly of The Marionettes, are stirring up attention and appetites all over again.
Synths immediately tease and tantalise from the single’s first breath, an immediately spicy and magnetic invitation offered. As swiftly the pungent bass seduction of McCrudden pulsates away with an almost devilish manner, a thick tempting within a sparkling and emotive embrace of keys. Alongside and through their union the guitar of JJ weaves its own sonic tapestry of enterprise and provocative colour, and like the other strengths of the song take a recognisable encounter to new and intriguing areas.
As well as a new texture of sound, there is a darker reflective nature to the band’s version compared to the original, a more solemn yet vibrant character pushed by the rawer and ever pleasing expressive tones of Bury. This in turn is expanded by the immersive and evocative atmosphere cast by synths, whilst it all colludes to create one thoroughly captivating and satisfying proposition.
As much as there is always a hankering for something original from any band, Calling All Astronauts has turned a well-known song into something if not their own, definitely redressed as something distinct to them. Anticipation of the band’s forthcoming album was already brewing nicely but thanks to their new single and its tasty appetiser, it is now in full flight.
Show Me Love is available now via Supersonic Media @ https://www.7digital.com/artist/calling-all-astronauts/release/show-me-love?origin=480
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RingMaster 25/03/2015
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