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The Slow Summits – Oh Me Oh My

Tom

Linköping’s The Slow Summits are one of the bands that I always look too for my dose of C86 inspired indiepop. The new single Oh Me Oh My is certainly no exception to that rule, as it invokes the Medway Scene to these ears, including The Dentists and The Claim. However, as I have previously mentioned, the band invoke the likes of the Brilliant Corners and Orange Juice. Of course if those names mean nothing to you (check them out yeah?) Oh Me Oh My is a lovely indiepop song characterised by a melodic combination of synths & guitars, lyrics … Continue reading The Slow Summits – Oh Me Oh My

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The Slow Summits – Safe and Sorry

Tom

Here is something for you. Press play and close your eyes and try and work out where you are. Are you in mid-1980’s England or Linköping in 2020? That’s the trouble when you are an old man like me and I must stop comparing new releases with those that reside in my cranium based jukebox. Safe and Sorry is a well crafted and very catchy, C86 inspired jangling indie-pop tune that puts one in a positive state of mind during these strange days. If I am still around in 30 years time I look forward to saying “you know what, … Continue reading The Slow Summits – Safe and Sorry

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The Slow Summits – Languid Belles

Tom

The Slow Summits (named after The Pastels 2013 album of the same name?) are an indiepop band from Linköping, Sweden. Languid Belles seems to be their debut release and it contains four jangling pop tunes that are reminiscent of days gone by. It’d be hard not to think of 1980s UK indie bands when listening to the EP. Off the top of my head think The Smiths, Orange Juice, The Weather Prophets, The Housemartins, The Loft, and The Wedding Present. Given that Amelia Fletcher provides backing vocals on two tracks here the latter should be no surprise. It’s an enjoyable … Continue reading The Slow Summits – Languid Belles