I’ve never been a huge fan of The Notwist, but I’ve certainly enjoyed some of their stuff. So the prospect of something new from them certainly piqued my interest.
Good Lies – The Notwist
And I have to say, it doesn’t disappoint. At the risk of coming off like a complete Philistine, let me just say that this track is a decent representation of what I’m always hoping for every time I put on a new Radiohead record. It’s got the same sleek, electronic, guitar-driven feel – like an endlessly flickering electrical circuit on the fritz – and the same mixture of despondency and starry-eyed wonder in the vocals. Except that the difference is…well…I actually enjoy listening to this song.
I enjoy melodies, what can I tell you?
The Devil, You + Me is out in June, from Domino.