The Panda Gang - Music Made My World Go Round

It can be hard for contemporary groups to recapture the charm of Motown-era soul without sounding desperately twee, and The Panda Gang do require a certain leap of faith for the benefit of what they're trying to achieve here. In modern parlance it's cheesy as hell, but pop-appreciation sometimes requires a post-modern approach – just go with it; go with the sugar-pop. I feel inclined to. The kid-simple melody and evocative vocals and harmonies are a joy to a weary old heart. 1960s soul music made my world go round, and it wasn't too dissimilar to this. [Ally Brown]