Bearsuit - Princess, You're a Test
by Richard Lewis
published: 28 / 9 / 2011

Label:
Fortuna POP!
Format: CDS
intro
Short, yet brilliant garage rock on latest single from Norwich-based indie rock group, Bearsuit
Despite its title sounding like a line of dialogue from 'EastEnders'Bearsuit have their sights set across the Atlantic. Bouncing along on a fuzzy bassline that musically suggests an escapee from the 'Nuggets' compilation of sixties garage bands, the boy-girl vocals nag away at the listener impressively, manoeuvering around its chorus and whoo-oo-oo hollers effectively. Clocking in at a concise 2:34, the track would surely be a hit single if only Radio One paid attention to guitar bands anymore.
Track Listing:-
1 Princess, You're A TestLabel Links:-
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