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Ormai le "next big things" strombazzate dall'NME non si contano più.
In tale categoria, quest'anno, un posto di rilievo se lo sono guadagnato sicuramente tali The Pigeon Detectives (palma d'oro assicurata per il band name più idiota del secolo), provenienti da Rothwell (Leeds) ed autori di uno degli esordi più apprezzati in patria nell'anno 2007 ormai agli sgoccioli, questo "Wait For Me", registrato ai Soundworks Studios.
Capitanati dal frontman Matthew Bowman e raccomandati dai più "blasonati" Kaiser Chiefs, i cinque confezionano un'opera prima che si discosta pochissimo dall'ondata british degli ultimi tre-quattro anni, avviata da disciolti The Libertines.
La musica dei Detectives non è niente di originale o rivoluzionario, e "Wait For Me" sciorina pezzo dopo pezzo il medesimo frullato tra gloriosi gruppi british passati (soliti i nomi: Kinks, Jam, Clash, Small Faces, Who etc.) e cose più recenti (Blur, certo, ma anche i Charlatans più sguaiati ed i recentissimi e stra-abusati Arctic Monkeys). Purtroppo, niente brilla per originalità o personalità, anche se il dischetto, se messo su ad un party, funziona (ovviamente) alla grande.
Cos'è che, allora, ha permesso ai "piccioncini" di piazzarsi subito in "top five" e vendere ad oggi quasi duecentomila copie nel solo Regno Unito?
E' presto detto: qualche apparizione furbetta nonché azzeccata (gruppo spalla al fianco di nomi quali Dirty Pretty Things e gli stessi Kaiser Chiefs) anche a festivals di grido come Reading e Leeds, due singoletti che dire azzeccati e un eufemismo come "Romantic Type", l'opener dell'album, e "I Found Out", che qualche passaggio l'ha ottenuto pure da noi in Italia, ed il botto è bello che servito.
Tutto da copione: le chitarre saltellano e graffiano, e in "Don't Know How To Say Goodbye" sbuca fuori l'ennesimo, scontato plagio di "Lust For Life" (il buon Iggy si deciderà un giorno a munirsi di un efficace arma automatica e fare un po' di giustizia, magari iniziando dai Jet).
Il fatto che il disco scorra via moderatamente piacevole (grazie anche al minutaggio dei singoli pezzi, ancorato sui soliti due-tre minuti, massimo quattro) non distoglie l'attenzione dal fatto che i Detectives sembrano suonare la stessa canzone per ben tredici volte, anche se tentano a volte di variare inserendo cose come un improvviso nonché improbabile finale acustico nella pulsante "Caught In Your Trap".
In "Stop Or Go", poi, richiamano i Chiefs in maniera talmente evidente da risultare persino fastidiosi ed inopportuni. C'è pure una "You Better No Look My Way" che ci catapulta pesantemente nei novanta di Damon Albarn, ancora senza entusiasmare, però.
Prevedibile, troppo prevedibile questo esordio. Certo, l'aspetto positivo è che non si può altro che migliorare, ma la mancanza di personalità e di coraggio di questa band sembra un vuoto purtroppo incolmabile.
Felici, ovviamente, nel caso di eventuali smentite.
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01 Romantic Type (02:32)
Well I can see you standing there like you know what to do
You all think you know me but you haven't got a clue
Well I can see you looking but you're looking at the floor
But I don't think I really care 'cause you've paid at the door
And it's not that I'm not the romantic type
It's just that I like what I choose to like
And if you'd only take the time to look my way
If you would only take the time to see well I might let you stay
I know that you want something and you want it from me
Everyone says we're the same but I just can not see
And I know what you're asking for 'cause I've just read the tie
Would paying once or maybe twice be really such a crime?
And it's not that I'm not the romantic type
It's just that I like what I choose to like
And if you'd only take the time to look my way
If you would only take the time to see well I might let you stay
1-2-3-4
It's not that I'm not the romantic type
It's just that I like what I choose to like
And it's not that I'm not the romantic type
It's just that I like what I choose to like
02 I Found Out (02:05)
I found out you going out with him
(Going out with)
(Going out with)
You, would not believe the state I'm in
(Going out with)
(Yes you're going out with)
I can't stand I'm just no good for you oooh
I can't stand I'm just no good for you
She's got friends that hate it when I call
(Going out with)
(Going out with)
I hope that all to her good things I've done
(Going out with)
(Yes you're going out with)
I can't stand I'm just no good for you oooh
I can't stand I'm just no good for you for you, for you ohhh
She said that my chance has been and gone
(Going out with)
(Going out with)
Cos I've been in for the same clothes far too long
(Going out with)
(Yes you're Going out with)
I can't stand I'm just not fit for yooou oooh
I can't stand I'm just not fit for you, for you, for you ohhh
I found out your going out with him
(Going out with)
(Yes you're going out with)
03 Don't Know How to Say Goodbye (01:55)
I'm so in love with you I just don't know what I should do,
I'll do nothin I'll just dream,
I never seem to get it right,
It seems that I
I don't know how to say good bye
and if I did I'd surely cry - a lie
if it's a choice between you and me I'd go for I
and here's why I never really thought she liked me anyway.
You're playing games with me
that isn't hard for them to see
tell me that you're just a cheat
but I don't care I play for keeps and I
I don't know how to say good bye
and if I did I'd surely cry - a lie
if it's a choice between you and me I'd go for I
and here's why I never really thought she liked me anyway.
I'm so in love with you I just don't know what I should do,
I'll do nothin I'll just dream,
I never seem to get it right,
It seems that I
I don't know how to say good bye
and if I did I'd surely cry - a lie
if it's a choice between you and me I'd go for I
and here's why I never really thought she liked me anyway
04 Caught in Your Trap (03:03)
You know that theres one thing on my mind
But I just don't care
Take off underwear
Everybodys saying that you're mine
But you get around
I've seen you in town
And I just can't get you off my head
And I didn't want you there in the first place
Should I repeat what I just said?
No you don't care, no you don't care...
It started with just a little dance
But then you took my hand
Knew I'd understand
I wasn't sure if I should take my chance
But then you gave a grin sooo
I just gave in
And I just can't get you off my head
And I didn't want you there in the first place
Should I repeat what I just said?
No you don't care, no you don't care...
I know I'll get caught up in your traps
Sometime, but I'll be fine
I know I'll get caught up in your traps
Sometime, but I'll be fine
I know I'll get caught up in your traps
Sometime, but I'll be fine
I know I'll get caught up in your traps
Sometime, but I'll be fine
And I just can't get you off my head
And I didn't want you there in the first place
Should I repeat what I just said?
No you don't care, no you don't care...
You tell me you want me
Then we both get in to a fight
You lay there complaining
And I know I won't sleep tonight
You tell me that you've been here once before
You said that I made you walk in to a door
06 I'm Not Sorry (03:41)
You said things would never change
But sometimes they get rearranged
I know that you’re wrong
You’ve known all along
You said I could keep you safe
Then up and left without a trace
I know that you’re wrong
You’ve known all along
I’ll never take it back
I’ll never take it back
I didn’t mean to make you cry
I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
Things you say, they sound so fake
Can make me drink until I ache
I know that you’re wrong
You’ve known all along
You’re not pleased till you draw blood
I don’t hit back but think I should
I know that you’re wrong
You’ve known all along
I’ll never take it back
I’ll never take it back
I didn’t mean to make you cry
I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
No, I’m not sorry
08 Stop or Go (03:08)
Stop or go,
I'm so confused I don't know what to do,
Cos everybody looks at me and you,
I think theres something we're supposed to do,
But I'm not sure.
And I will go,
If you don't let me in,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
Stop or go, again,
I think I've been here once before,
Theres people hanging round outside the door,
Doing things we're trying to ignore,
But I don't care.
Cos I will go,
If you don't let me in,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
And I'm not sure,
Cos I found out you're going out with him,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
I never thought it could be so funny,
When you're still hanging round,
Spending all our money,
I never thought it could be so funny,
And you're still hanging round,
But we've got no money.
I never thought it could be so funny,
When you're still hanging round,
Spending all our money,
I never thought it could be so funny,
When you're still hanging round,
And around and around,
I will go,
If you don't let me in,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
I found out,
You're going out with him,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
I will go,
If you don't let me in,
Is that where we begin?
Is that where we begin?
Stop!
10 Take Her Back (03:16)
He's not sure what he should do,
She's 17 he's 22,
Is that too much of a difference?
So instead look what he done,
He found a girl who's 31,
Is that too much of a difference?
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
She's got a mate who said 'Behave, you're not too bad but twice her age!'
Does that really make any difference?
He's had a few,
We've all been there,
Just 17 but he don't care,
I don't think he knows the difference.
Cos..
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
His mates found out,
He feels a fool,
They saw her on the bus to school,
Should that really make any difference?
What would her dad say if he knew?
She's on her knees he's 22,
I don't think he'd like the difference,
Does that really make any difference.
Cos..
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
Cos..
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
She's got everything he wants,
She's got everything he needs,
Take her back (x6)
To her place.
11 Wait for Me (02:07)
She'll say something that she don't want to,
Will you make it alright?
And I'll take something that I don't want to,
If I stay here tonight.
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave
(Wait for)
I feel filthy but I still like you,
And will I get home tonight?
I feel guilty but I can hide it,
Until I'm out of sight.
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave
(Wait for)
Now I see your conscience she's wrapped round your ankles,
And you didn't notice me stood by the door,
Well I see your conscience she's wrapped round your ankles,
And you didn't notice me stood by the door.
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave,
(Wait for me)
I don't wanna be the last to leave
(Wait for me)
12 I'm Always Right (03:06)
You're trying not to like it,
But I know that you'll enjoy it,
When you gone,
And everyone that looks at us,
Is sure that there is something going on.
You always say you're right,
But I know sometimes that you surely must be wrong,
You're trying not to like it,
But I know that you'll enjoy it,
When you're gone.
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right,
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right.
I told you not to push me,
But you didn't hear a single word I said,
And everytime I look at you,
I'm sure that you would rather see me dead.
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right,
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right.
I...
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right,
Well I just can't let you get your way tonight,
But deep down inside you know I'm always right
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