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The Long Blondes

November 23rd, 2006

VIDEO “Weekend Without Makeup”
Even though three of their singles have been circulating in the London underground music scene for quite some time due to the previous release by Phonographic Corporation and a brace of 45s released by the south London independent label Angular, The Long Blondes finally debut with their first ‘official’ album ‘someone to drive you home’. The added songs, such as ‘weekend without make-up,’ fill in the gaps between the previous released singles and the crashing drums and determined guitar, reminiscent of early blondie and the slits, brings the album together. But The Long Blondes are more than a new rock band; they’re impeccable vintage style and their knowledge and references to classic literature make them icons of the present intellectual music scene. The dark and witty lyrics, the combination of literary references and an adolescent playful point of view, and the forever jaded voice of Kate Jackson makes this into a debut that cannot be overlooked and shows that an unsigned band can come a long way.

-Judith Goudsmit

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