Peter Bjorn & John - Gimme Some, a review
For someone only previously acquainted with their hits "Young Folks" and "Nothing to Worry About", one would expect an album of theirs to be full of twee little tunes to whistle and tap your feet along to. Whilst the latter is still retained, it's a bit of a culture shock. Guitar riffs that would make the Strokes blush, vocals slightly reminiscent of Pete Doherty - this is an entirely new side to Peter Bjorn and John. Dodgy choice of artwork aside, it kicks off with 'Tomorrow Has to Wait' - an anthem packed with energy and throwing off British Sea Power or Doves vibes, that kind of raw, almost primal sound. 'Dig A Little Deeper' could've blossomed as a hit in the 2003-2006 era of British indie, thriving off quickfire riffs and casually sneering vocals. 'Second Chance' was released as the first single merely weeks ago and appears to be something of a surprise hit - judging by the public reaction to their YouTube video. Adhering to the ...