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Having generated a loyal fan-base with their stream of well-received live shows, East London quartet The Infadels finally step to the plate with their much-anticipated debut album. Following on from singles like the revved-up "Jagger 67", the project has been overseen by Jagz "Primal Scream" Kooner and engineer Hugo "Bjork/My Bloody Valentine" Nicholson and is clearly intended to reflect the pop-perfect symmetry and swaggering stage style of the band. Propelled by a plethora of punk-funk licks and dancefloor kicks, cuts like "Love Like Semtex" balance penetrating basslines with verbal attitude and poppy hooks; "Stories From The Bar" meanwhile indicates a wilful flirtation with more avant-garde ideas. Vocalist Bnaan (a former window cleaner) proves a great embellishment to the ear-catching soundtrack, his catchy choruses and Audio Bullys style pseudo-raps blending mellifluously with the energetic soundtrack. Though the band ardently insist they’re not part of the current fetish for all things retro, the fumes of death disco and late 80s punk-funk hang thick in the air. --Paul Sullivan
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Seems the current trend is to lay the boot into the Infadels when their only crime is not sounding or looking exactly like ever other band to emerge from the UK in the past 24 months...You see, the Infadels do like a rave and as a result their sound is akin to Kasabian with glo-sticks and toasters strapped to their heads.
For people open minded enough, there is plenty to discover and enjoy, ranging from the opening bouncy jolt of "Love Like Semtex", all the way to the spooky drug paranoia of "Stories From The Bar". Now that Primal Scream have turned into the Wonder Stuff, the Infadels have been promoted to the finest disco / rock combo out there today...
And it's cheaper than a night out clubbing.
For people open minded enough, there is plenty to discover and enjoy, ranging from the opening bouncy jolt of "Love Like Semtex", all the way to the spooky drug paranoia of "Stories From The Bar". Now that Primal Scream have turned into the Wonder Stuff, the Infadels have been promoted to the finest disco / rock combo out there today...
And it's cheaper than a night out clubbing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this was an impulse buy for me - but by far the best album i've bought all year!
catchy songs, great energy, can't wait to see them live! it's a mix of rock, electronica and dance, really funky bass lines just makes you want to dance!
if you haven't heard them before, give them a listen - you won't regret it!
this band should be huge!
try 'love like semtex' and 'topboy' for a taster.
catchy songs, great energy, can't wait to see them live! it's a mix of rock, electronica and dance, really funky bass lines just makes you want to dance!
if you haven't heard them before, give them a listen - you won't regret it!
this band should be huge!
try 'love like semtex' and 'topboy' for a taster.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First album I've bought in years that every track is worth listening to. Usually there are at least a couple dud tracks, not on this album though. Has something for everyone, from pop to rock to dance & even a bit of a trancey song. Get it.
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Brilliant start to a musical band I just keep replaying this.
keep those winter blues at bay with a big slab of synth funk. Dance till your feet bleed to those merry tunes from East End pranksters.
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by R. Gooderson
ThE BeST BaND in BritAIN BaRR noNE
From the opening chords of the dance around and be happy Love like Semtex to the very last synth beat of Stories from the bar this album is ace from start to finish. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2007 by Mr. Neal J. Gostelow
My Album of the Year
Blistering, full of energy, original & punchy. Saw them live at the Isle of Wight festival and they rocked. Every song on the album is good, a real gem of a debut.
Published on 19 Aug 2006 by A. Futcher
Most exciting band since Oasis
Not that they sound anything like Oasis but they are the first band since Oasis to give me hope about the future of modern music. Read more
Published on 3 July 2006 by tigg3r
I swear fidelity
In the backwash of recent UK successes like the Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon and Keane, bands have sprung up from the underground GB music scene like tadpoles. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2006 by Brede T. Trollsaas
One of the best albums I have bought this year!
I can't recommend this album enough!
I heard a track on the radio and so the purchase of this album was quite random. Read more
I heard a track on the radio and so the purchase of this album was quite random. Read more
Published on 30 May 2006 by Jayne Dee
WIDE BOY STYLINGS
The Infadels claim to bring something new to post punk/disco funk/biscuit funk, whatever tag you want to give it. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2006 by Steps
Top Album, Top Band TopBoys
i just cant get enough of this album. i saw them at reading last year, and also down my neck of the woods twice, met em, nice lads heard some of their stories from the bar. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2006
Good stuff - nearly four stars.
Another piece of east-end post punk. This is an edgy and inovative record, it does not have the tunes of the Rakes, and is not as hardcore as some might hope, but it does come... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2006 by "jack_boyo"
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