A friend once tried to tell me that Napoleon Dynamite was one of the funniest films in the world ever. I watched it once, and vehemently denied such a statement. Of course, my friend had formed his opinion after watching Napoleon around 3 or so times, which he told me to do. After the third time, I was literally on the floor laughing and officially in love with Jon Heder, and now would quite agree with my friend’s comment.
I find this ‘after the third time’ rule relevant here also…

Ralfe Band’s single Attics Stumble gives off the air of a slightly deranged one-man band that is always misunderstood, mainly due to the initial shabby appearance. On the surface Ralfe Band seem haphazard and random, but on closer inspection (after applying the aforementioned rule) I’ve decided I like deranged, and I like misunderstood.

Ralfe Band have been described as “laid back anti-folk”, “off the beaten track” or like “waking up half drunk”. And Attics Stumble highlights those eccentricities perfectly.

Ralfe Band is comprised of just two members, Oliver Ralfe and Andrew Mitchell. Ralfe contributes vocals, piano and organ, and Mitchell is on drums, percussion and electric guitar. Oly Ralfe has even lent his hand to the artwork on the single’s cover – although all rather confusing and disproportionate if I do say so, it somehow doesn’t seem so bad after hearing ‘Attics’ and ‘Stumble'.

The single pulls the two tracks from their second album Attics Thieves which was released in October.
‘Attics’ is a peppy, frivolous, circus-themed track using keys, theatrical drumming and horns, whereas ‘Stumble’ is a more calculated, deviously sweet tune, combining to form a short but ultimately intriguing single.

Adhering to the ultimate point of a single release, I am now looking into investing in the full-length album, so as far as Attics Stumble goes, it has definitely achieved its desired effect.

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