Frightened Rabbit - Be Less Rude

The stand-out track from Frightened Rabbit's promising debut album Sing The Greys, Be Less Rude is a perfect slice of unpretentious indie-pop that packs just enough verve and attitude to elevate it from the daily guitar-based grind. Riding on a plaintive harmonica, singer Scott makes a plea for politeness and perspective - "you sit on your high-horse and you're spouting high-horse shite" - as drums crash right on cue. It's anthemic and bouncy, without getting too big for its modest subject matter or flying away skyward. It's that harmonica that weighs it down, imbuing a humble charm amidst building anger. (Ally Brown)