Pepe Deluxe - Pussy Cat Rock

This limited edition 7" is a wonderful taster for the upcoming album Spare Time Machine from Finnish duo Pepe Deluxe (James Spectrum and JA-Jazz). Title track Pussy Cat Rock is an energetic, vibrant mish-mash of fast garage rock and thrashy beats. Like a short, sharp thunderbolt that hits you smack in the face, this tune is a fun-filled feline riot. B-side Ms. Wilhelmina and Her Hat shows a different, softer side to the imaginative pair; a psychedelic affair, containing far-out trippy beats and sounds. This fantastic, feisty offering shows exactly what Pepe Deluxe can do - and that's producing exciting, experimental, inventive party tracks. Known for both innovation and diversity, Pepe Deluxe look set to create an ever-bigger fuss with the release of their third album, and with a live tour on the cards, this could be a big year for the boys. [Karen Taggart]