Unkle Bob - Put a Record On

Too much sugar, not enough spite

Single Review by Laura Paterson | 12 Mar 2007
Single title: Put a Record On
Artist: Unkle Bob
Label: Mother City
A slice of jingly jangly indie pop devoted to the twin glories of records and failed relationships. With the constant refrains of "put it on" and "come too soon" it's difficult for the gutter-minded to take seriously. Webster's world weary voice is better when either stripped of the cutesy 60s style harmonising or when subverting this perkiness with lyrics which give full reign to the more miserable, self lacerating side of life. Too much sugar, not enough spite. [Julie Paterson]
Release date: 19 Feb. http://www.unklebob.com