The Tidy Ups
Dizzy heights
Music Is My Girlfriend
It's got all the trademarks of Swedish twee - horns, girlish vocals that are just a little off, lo-fi production, fast effervescent melodies with a slightly 50s swing beat. It's even got a handclap solo on "Lack of nourishment" (the EP's highlight). It's almost enough to make you jump up and down on the CD in hopes it'll break except for that the songs have enough depth to hold interest over repeated listenings. It's vehemently not for those who don't like twee, but if you're an enthusiast, give it a listen.
- Nancy Baym