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When it comes to penning Single of the
Month, we usually end up arguing amongst ourselves, uming and ahhing
over the latest releases and loosing sleep as we try to decide which one
song that we’ve heard over the last four weeks really deserves the
prize.
Things were different this month though. Since we first heard this
month’s top pick back in late September, we knew straight away that this
was the only song worthy of being October’s Single of the Month.
 Anemo – Pray
Phenomenal.
So perfectly does that one word sum up ‘Pray’, the latest single from
Brighton based rockers Anemo, that we could be perfectly justified in
leaving this review at that.
We’re not going to though. After all, we’re so unashamedly in love with
this mighty anthem that it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t gush
about it some more.
Inspired by the story of John Simpson, the BBC's world affairs editor
who was accompanying a convoy of US special forces and Kurdish fighters
when it came under attack from an American warplane, ‘Pray’ is an
anthemic, emotive look at the human side of the war, without getting
caught up in any moral debate over right and wrong.
And if that sounds somewhat depressing, think again.
From the opening eastern wailing and thumping bass drum, right through
to the dramatic, dynamic finale by way of a big, fat, juicy bassline and
an emotive, energised chrorus, everything about this songs makes you
wish you were at an Anemo gig, bouncing along to every beat and singing
along to every word.
But perhaps the best thing about ‘Pray’ is that it’s a stayer. Unlike
many singles that quickly loose all their appeal once you’ve heard them
for the millionth time, this song, if anything, gets better with each
listen. We’ve been listening to it daily since it first arrived at LINC
HQ six weeks back, and we’re still loving it.
Don’t just take our word for it though, give them a listen yourself.
Please. It’s rare that we ever beg you to do anything, but please, for
the sake of all that is good and right in music, do yourself a favour
and allow yourself to fall in love with this song.
The Runners Up
Biffy Clyro – Machines
That Scottish lads Biffy Clyro are only starting to attract such
mainstream attention after being around for years is nothing short of a
crime. It’s hardly surprising though, songs this beautiful are
impossible to ignore.
Hoosiers – Goodbye Mr A
A fun, catchy ode to a fictional comic book character from the 60s. In
all honesty, we can’t imagine this band having much longevity but what
the hey, we might as well enjoy it whilst it lasts.
Recommended links:
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www.anemo.co.uk
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www.myspace.com/anemomusic
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