Wow! Just wow. I can't believe I'm sat here listening to Close Lobsters. New Close Lobsters. This is like a gift, an unexpected treat and stunning return to form. Easily one of my favorite late 80's indie pop it's nice to have these guys back and with such an excellent single to boot. Unlike so many other 80's indie pop bands who have come back and just been moany and old, Close Lobsters sound like they've never stopped making tunes.
The Kunstwerk In Spacetime EP is two songs of British jangle pop that shimmers and sparkles in the sunshine. It's classic c86 stuff that doesn't sound a day over 25 despite taking that long to make. Someone apparently forgot to tell Close Lobsters that it's 2014, and that's ok because this stuff is awesome. The record might be a bit of a spiritual tribute to their transplanted American homeland but sounds as British as PG tips and Jaffa Cakes. It's awesome stuff that's light, spangly, ridiculously catchy and easily one of the best singles of 2014.
This was a pleasant surprise and welcome one at that. Close Lobsters still have it and although a generation of time has passed by it's like nothing at all has changed. Some reunions aren't worth the time, this one is worth it's weight in gold!
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