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burrowing their way into your head - luther

 

   It's unfair to compare Liverpool's the Wombats to wunderkind the Arctic Monkeys because they are so geographically related that the newcomers start out with a disadvantage. But you will; in fact, it'll be the first thing you think of when you hear the snarky, whispy accent of front-man Matthew Murphy. I'm not talking just a British accent, but that seedy, down to earth, working man's accent that is at once so kitschy and foreign that you could listen to it say anything and be entertained. On top of that, throw in the three piece, classic power rock instrument set up, some dancability, and hooks that just wont stop, and you have absolute justice in wondering where you heard these guys before, oh yeah, the Arctic Monkeys. But that's not where they stop.

   Only a few minutes into their debut self titled EP you are wondering why you thought they were anything like thier much more sourpuss counterparts. The soft edges of this pop trio separate them from your more serious outfits, with culture references out the wazoo and essentially bubblegum subject matters the Wombats make for a much lighter fair. This doesn't necessarily detract from their credibility, creating dancy, angular pop-rock with some of the catchiest choruses and guitar lines this side of Franz Ferdinand, or their enjoyability. The record was on a pretty descent rotation in my car, with it's 5 songs and two remixes (one by CSS) for a couple of weeks before I retired it from the CD changer only a few days ago. The Wombats know what they are, they know their audience (just check out their dozens of sold out shows across Europe, along with their nigh overbearing Myspace presence), and they do what they do well enough to hint at a bright future. Let's hear that full length, then we'll talk. Until then, check out this first single from the band and keep an ear to the ground.

MP3: the Wombats- Kill the Director

P.S. Also check out the new single, Let's Dance to Joy Division (I know, a bit too much like Let's Make Love and Listen to DFA, but whatev); it's pretty good too.

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