Saving Aimee: Fresh Since ‘88
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This is Saving Aimee’s third release from their debut album We’re The Good Guys, recorded on their own label and produced by Justin Hawkins - that’s quite something for an unknown band.
As expected the eighties signifiers are there: synths, a sing-a-long chorus, soaring duel guitars, big drums, a kind of danciness to it; in all something that wouldn’t sound too out of place in Reflex nightclub. However, it seems more than just an eighties throw back. They certainly have taken inspiration from the likes of Journey and Europe but have added their own contemporary feel.
But much like Justin Hawkins, I think people will either love them or hate them. They will fit in with the group of artists who seem to like the eighties, such as Hot Chip, La Roux and Calvin Harris.
Saving Aimee just goes to show that there are some things worth keeping from the eighties apart from the mullets and tight trousers (ok they probably should be forgotten). However, this song is a good effort and something different.
Score:
80%
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