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The Dykeenies - 'Stitches'

The Dykeenies - 'Stitches'

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With a fanatical fan base behind them and a couple of great radio crushing singles already in their wake, The Dykeenies return to eye up a U2 sized anthem. This takes their usually cutting synth pop and tries to send it into the stratosphere, with effects, a huge sound and a big “Everyone sing along now” chorus. If only it were that simple… ‘Stitches’ is a real disappointment, an utter damp squib of a single. The main surprise is that this isn’t issued with its own cigarette lighter or mobile phone, to hold up at live performances.

While the skyscraper sound may have seemed a good idea, it only robs the band of any charm, leaving a lumpen hollow shell behind. Even usually expressive front man Brian Henderson sounds dwarfed, his cries of “Still, I adore the taste of rain” failing to leave any impression. Stitches is a big misstep by the Glasgow quintet, and while this may secure them some more radio airplay, it also places them perilously close to middle of the road territory.

Released 10/09/07 on Lavolta Records
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  • I disagree with your comments i think it was a greet performence from one off scotlands finnest new bands the frontman brian henderson s vocols were outstanding to say the least take the spuds out your ears mabe its about time they had some good radio play this bands album just been released nothing means everything just goes to show what a lot off talent they have speaking for all there fans your reveiw shit

    ~ by Isabel spalding 9/18/2007

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  • I completely disagree with your comments, i heard this song for the first time a few days ago and think it is absolutely brilliant. It has inspired me to buy their album, which is just as good.

    ~ by Emma 11/19/2007

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  • Are you mad? Stitches is an absolutely amazing song, its really passionate and has an amazing melody. It’s actually my favourite song on the album.

    ~ by Rachel 7/25/2008

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