(Morning Star, Friday 11 August 2006)
ALBUM: The Pipettes - We Are The Pipettes
(Memphis Industries)
THE dazzling wonder that is the Pipettes cannot be overrated.
From the alien voices chanting "we are the Pipettes" on the intro to the song of the same name, Riotbecki, Gwenno and Rosay rock and roll their way through The Ronettes' back catalogue from an alternate universe.
Packed with harmonies and humour, there's no escaping singing along with all of your heart. Their basic pop tunes clobber anything from the MOR also-rans clogging the airwaves.
The Pipettes' positivity is contagious, but don't think that they are merely vacuous flirty pop vessels - the substance comes from their knack with a good tune and a finely-turned phrase.
Were it fully legal, this reviewer would volunteer to distribute copies of We are the Pipettes to all readers, but, instead, recognise the nudge to discover the incredible joy for yourself.
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