This is a double A-side single from the man that was the brains behind Blur, Graham Coxon. When you see this name on paper you really expect nothing less in the single than pure musical genius and the man definitely serves up the goods on this occasion. Both of these tracks are equally as blinding in their own ways and really are exciting Indie tracks.
‘Freakin’ Out’ sees Coxon return to the Blur sound of old with a classic Indie track that you are not likely to forget for a good while yet. It has some classic guitar riffs, storming drum beats, and truly amazing vocals. Graham Coxon really is the master and on this track his genius almost certainly comes through 100%. I have always been a fan of the man and have admired his work for many a year now, yet recent Blur albums have always been a bit too Pop orientated for my liking so seeing him return to his roots for a classic Indie track really was a great thing to see. Still fresh from rocking the Carling Festivals this year he is surely going to have success with this single – it is a cracking tune with an amazing chorus that you will be humming for weeks to come.
‘All Over Me’ is another scorcher and will definitely be in my CD changer for a good while yet. Again, the classic Indie roots come through and make way for one hell of a rock ‘n’ roll single that will never leave your mind for a second. This one has a much slower pace than the aforementioned ‘Freakin’ Out’ but nonetheless it is a superb tune and its slower tempo removes nothing from the pleasure of the tune.
Although I am probably not as into these two tracks as early Blur material, it is certainly a return to form for Graham Coxon here and the two tracks that he has created on this double A-side really is something special. It is not often that a good old fashion Indie song is released as a single, so it is great to see that ‘Freakin’ Out’ is being pushed with frequent radio airplay and is getting great press. Expect to see much more from this man in the future – once again his genius is shining through and he is on the rise.
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
