Mystery Jets - Half in Love With Elizabeth (Single)

Sixsevenine

August 12, 2008, 02:16 PM

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This is one of those singles, yes: one of “those” singles. I challenge you to find one definitive reason for why you want to listen over and over again, I’ve tried for a while but the best I can offer is that it’s simply a great pop song. It starts off with the hook, giving you plenty of chance to actually get the thing in your head before it hits you full on later in the song, a master stroke.

The verse keeps it simple and there are lots of “woo”, “la” and “woah” parts which are catchy as hell, and so easy to sing along to it should be a crime. I’ll be honest here, I’ve heard of Mystery Jets, but never heard any of their music, so I may not be the best qualified to review them. However, on this evidence I really want to go out and listen to them more, that’s how good this single is, it sets up an amazing perception of the band and their songwriting nous and ability. There are some really incredible details in the songs. The almost random synths dropping in all over the place only serves to sprinkle the finishing touches on a song which is as close to perfect as I’ve heard in a while. Musically, dynamically they are faultless, this song really is great. It’s not often I rave about an indie band, but Mystery Jets have struck a chord here. This is an essential single for your summer!

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