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Fantastic Playroom

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This new group is all the rage in Britain at the moment and I have been following them for a while in the NME. I first got to hear them on the ultra-cheap digital penetration sampler that came out quite a while ago. This debut album really confirms that they are one of the more interesting bands to come out at the moment. They have very strong New Wave influences which might seem to be a bit trendy but they are really better than that. Blondie and others have been cited but I would in may ways put them closer to the Waitresses or ESG. The music is rather simle melodic New Wave with guitar and synthesizer. The singing is really good. The production could have been slightly cleaner but overall the album is great. One of the few records to buy this year so far (and believe me I have unfortunately bought the others as well).

I can't get enough of this CD. I burned it to CD with Fancy Footwork
by Chromeo. I can't even begin to guess at how many times in a row I've listened to it, it took me a few listens to really get into it, but as with most CDs that happens. It is hard to describe the music...it's pop-y, catchy, and reminds me of the 80's. It is one of my most listened to CDs since I got a hold of The Essential Alice in Chains: Alice in Chains, The Faint, or Give Up: The Postal Service.

About every 6 to 7 years an album will come out where I hear it the first time and love everything on it. It is SO rare - examples would be 10,000 Maniacs "In My Tribe", Eurythmics "Peace", and Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars".

I was listening to independent radio here in LA and they played Ice Cream. The song IMMEDIATELY caught my attention with its hook much like CAKE did with "Never There".

I checked it out on Itunes and bought the album immediately. I have turned so many friends onto it and they are all amazed how hot their sound is...the band is tight and she is such a Blondie-esque detached almost "Waitresses" sound.

If you like punk, 80s new wave, dance or pop this CD will work for you!

Keep it coming NYPC!

The New Young Pony Club is one of many bands that are embracing the sound of Disco Rock. With groups like Maroon 5 taking it mainstream, smaller, more dance-oriented acts can fully flesh out that sound without fear. NYPC hails from London (but has a huge following in Australia, where they are signed to Modular Records), and has toured with Lily Allen, CSS, and the Klaxons, to name a few. Some might call their sound New Rave, but I much prefer my own labeling.

Fantastic Playroom, NYCP's debut album, is a romper room of fun and danceable beats. Singer Tahita Bulmer's voice sounds more like Imperial Teen (i.e. frequently out of tune) than Sarah Brightman, but this isn't really a bad thing in this case. Sometimes the more technically correct a vocalist sings, the less accessible they are.

"Get Lucky" opens the album, a groovy number about, gasp!, getting lucky! This song reminds me of Peaches, without the vulgarity. "Hiding on the Staircase" is the next track, and the one that stands out the most on the album. It is very different from the disco rock sound that is featured just about everywhere else. This song has a great tribal beat (not circuit tribal for all those people out there who love their club music) and a great political message. This is probably one of the most exciting songs on the album. "Ice Cream," their big cult hit, is the following song. I cannot get enough of this song, and for those in the same boat, track down Van She's fantastic Tech Mix of this song. Blowing full force back into disco, this song is not only as infectious as ice cream, but just as smooth and delicious. NYCP amp it up for "The Bomb," a relative stomper with a sing-a-long feel to it. Definitely a stand out. There are only a few tracks I don't really dig, like "Talking, Talking" and "Grey," in which we are told that grey is not their favorite color.

Summary - This album is for anyone with a desire to shake their booty, for anyone who loves their music a little different, or for anyone who's been looking for the next Blondie.

I love that EVERY song on this album is worth listening to! This is my favorite new band, they are so fun and if you are into indie pop, or like to dance - buy this album!

I didn't know what to expect before opening the seal and putting the CD in the drive but from the initial song it cought me through the end of it. Sometimes there are some duplicated tunes but in general it satisfies a lot. I listen it all the time in my car's stereo.

This disc makes me want 2 prance around like a little girl! Great pick up!

Catchy synth/rock pop you can dance to. It's fun, retro and borderline bubblegum but still memorable enough to be played again (though not too much). I hate doing formulas but think CSS (cansei de ser sexy) + Killers. I'd skip 'Grey', 'Jerk Me' and 'Fan' (they all sound more like brainstorming jam sessions than complete songs) if you're buying songs separately. Fav songs: Ice Cream, The Bomb

I cannot stop listening to this band, their CD is catchy, moody, and will grab you from the get-go. I find it very rare these days to find a CD that i can honestly say I enjoy from start to finish. NYPC fits the bill as a band that has produced a album that is worth 5 stars.

Every single song is enjoyable and fun. Do yourself a solid and listen to the album for yourself. I think you wont be disappointed.