Boyfriends - Once Upon a Time
by Anthony Strutt
published: 2 / 10 / 2006

Label:
Boobytrap
Format: CD
intro
Anthemic third single from London-based band the Boyfriends, which has been released just ahead of their self-titled album
'Once Upon a Time' is third single from the London-based the Boyfriends, and has been released just ahead of their self-titled debut album. 'Once Upon a Time' comes on like an attack to the senses. A hand in the air anthem, it is a song about rejoicing, a song that celebrates life itself and, which backed by great instrumentation, has a powerful vocal from Martin Wallace over its top. 'They Don't Know' is a cover of the old Kirsty MacColl song. It has always been in their live set, and is sung by Martin with a great sense of wonder, as if he is involved in a cockney knees up in his local pub, prior to heading towards the lights of uptown and the West End. 'Apathy in the UK' is much more moodier, but with a flare missing in the UK indie scene since we lost Gene. These are all damn fine songs. Looking forward to the album now...
Track Listing:-
1 Once Upon A Time2 They Don't Know
3 Apathy In The UK
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One of the most praised new bands in indie rock, the Boyfriends are about to release their second single 'Adult Acne'. Anthony Strutt chats to them about their influences and plans to release an album |
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