Qemists - Hurt Less [Single]

Ninja Tune

Well, you weren't expecting sophistication from me and I certainly won't disappoint; I doubt if there's ever been a review written about a Qemists track without a mention of Pendulum, so may I just say Pendulum, Pendulum, Pendulum and finally Pen-dew-fucking-lumm. Ahem. "Hurt Less" is the new single by Brighton based drum and bass trio Qemists, signed to the Ninja Tune label and the track is taken from the band's second album "Spirit In The System" and features guest vocals from Jenna G. The CD single has six alternative versions of the song.

What does it sound like? Well, it has some similarities to the work of an Australian band who recorded "Hold Your Colour," and could quite easily appear as incidental music during a video game, perhaps something like "Inane Wankers 3". It's drum and bass that isn't music by numbers for people who don't care by people who don't care. The last time I heard a piece of work this lazy it was when two drunk guys sat opposite me on the train were trying to fart their way through "Our House" by Madness.

Look, if you want to hear this kind of stuff done well, ignore this and download London Elekricity's "Just One Second" instead. Or buy yourself a copy of Fruity Loops and make something much better. I'm outta here.