Robots In Disguise - We're In The Music Biz

No, they're not another Transformers spin-off but they are equally as childish. Robots In Disguise comprise London duo Dee Plume and Sue Denim and make some of the most hackneyed attempts at electro-pop you're ever likely to hear. They cameoed in sitcom The Mighty Boosh (first as 'The Electro Girls') and they should really have left their musical careers behind in that world of northern jazzmen and talking gorillas. CSS is the obvious point of reference, but whereas Lovefoxxx's band can at least churn out a tune to offset the superficiality, We're In The Music Biz is devoid of melody, hook and, well, anything of any consequence. Imagine the unlikely scenario: a pair of empty-headed socialites buy a keyboard, write songs solely about getting wasted, clothes and shagging, sing them really annoyingly, and - hey presto! - there's a record deal. It's not often that an album has absolutely no redeeming qualities; but here we have exactly that. [Nick Mitchell]