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What counts as pop these days? If it includes catchy riffs, head-nodding beats
and a girl singing songs of real-life experiences than I:Candy fit the bill.
The latest musical offspring of Madchester and already being compared to
chart-toppers, The Ting Tings, I:Candy and in particular front-woman Ashli
Candy are here to spread their anti-dote protecting against soulless processed
pop.
‘I Said No’ is exactly what you thought it was about and no that’s not what Simon Cowell said to them.
It’s very catchy pop with an almost punk twist. Intelligent drum-beats, a memorable
riff and the poignant voice of Ashli- the sole female amongst namesakes Danny,
OT and Jack Candy
– we’re not talking Texas here. Rather more the likes of indie gods Republica and
Garbage spring to mind as Ashli sings of disbelief at the unwanted attention.
Though whether she is heading down the Katy Perry route is just another
unanswered question about this enigmatic band.
If I:Candy was after a memorable pop sound they have certainly achieved it but
there
’s enough indie rhythm and attitude laced in to keep the underground happy. They
have even managing to get a customary guitar solo or two amongst the
angst-ridden lyrics. I:Candy may just yet have the key to the mainstream gate.
8/10 CM
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