When I read the name I assumed that The Secret Handshake would be some NME endorsed Indie band. Apparently I was wrong, and instead when I started playing this CD what my ears were graced with was a strange electro-pop sound. There are elements of Indie in the music, but this is certainly not what I was expecting that’s for sure. In a way I was pleased that the music of The Secret Handshake was a bit different to what I had been expecting, and ‘Gamegirl’ is definitely an interesting track. The problem is that I can’t quite work out whether I like this or not. Vocally, The Secret handshake are quite impressive, but the knob twiddling electro edged music is at times really quite irritating. The Secret Handshake is all one man; Luis Dubuc, and yet it sounds like so much more than this. There is just too much going on at once within the sound and the airwaves can become a little congested. I feel like covering my ears at times, but at others am glad to have them open. I remain undecided about this single, there are times when I like it and others when I hate it; I think the easiest solution is for you to listen to it and make up your own mind about The Secret Handshake. I’m not sure whether I’d recommend listening to the music or not.
Label: sixsevenine
Release Date: 17th March 2008
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
