My latest review for Spark*. Heard of these guys before, so glad I liked the single.
California quintet ‘Young the Giant’ have fast made a name for themselves, gaining favour from Morrissey and playing with the likes of Incubus and The Futureheads. With a bucket-load of DJs continuing their support for the band, the bar is set high for single My Body.
And it doesn’t disappoint. From the galloping beat to the unrelentless chorus hook of “my body tells me no/but I won’t quit ‘cos I want more,” they haven’t missed a trick. It’s this hook that gives the track an anthemic edge, a lyric for fans to grab onto and be connected by. There’s an energy involved that is so infectious, you won’t be able to stop your toes from tapping (at least), and a sense of contentment in the music that you can’t help but feel spreads from contentment within the band.
My Body combines an irresistible melody with relatable lyrics to create a track that is near perfection. Young the Giant’s success is undoubtedly due to grow from strength to strength.
4/5
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