This is the second single from Welsh teenagers The Automatic, and although for me was not an instant classic, with repeated listens it is fast becoming my favourite song at the moment. The band have recently returned from this years NME tour, and this will surely have made the band a few new fans, as well as impressing old ones.
‘Raoul’ has a driving guitar riff which continues throughout the song with its remarkably catchy rhythm. The vocals compliment this and enhance the tracks addictive qualities. I really feel that The Automatic have produced a track that they can be proud of in ‘Raoul’ – and if they continue this fine form with their album which will surely be gracing the streets in the next couple of months, The Automatic will be well on their way to super stardom.
Released: 27th March 2006
Label: B-Unique
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
