KUBB REMAIN
I thought KUBB was an old game originally played by Vikings, still played by many Swedes (and possibly a few turnips). But NO! I stand corrected. Turns out they’re a four piece band, with a debut album out on 7th November.
There’s been some approving noises in the press, but quite frankly I found it a languid affair. The verse/chorus/verse structure isn’t taxing and Harry Collier’s voice sounds more akin to Dido than on the previous (more impressive offering) ‘Somebody Else’. Hanging round with Rollo Armstrong a bit much eh?
'Remain' is very commercial. It reminds me of Radio 2 friendly Keane with a bit of early U2 and Jeff Buckley thrown into the mix. It picks up towards the end, altogether too late to get my interest, unfortunately.
It’s bound to get lots of airplay. A complete contrast to the afore mentioned previous cut. It’ll be interesting to keep an eye on the lads to see what else they’ve got up their sleeves. Diversity I’m all for, as long as it’s good.