Tim: Third album, lead single, let’s GO!
Tom: One, two, three, four! What? Sorry. I was counting in there. Not sure why. Can’t even play the drums, really.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i23Fe2Stqdk
Tim: I should explain: I’m in an unusually very upbeat mood at the moment (no idea why), so I’m having difficulty finding criticisms of songs. But I genuinely think there’s not a lot I could criticise here even if I wanted to.
Tom: Unexpectedly downbeat first verse after a very strong introduction? The fact that it’s basically a cross between Madonna’s Holiday and Kool and the Gang’s Celebration? The fact it’s a bit more of an album track than a lead single? Okay, I’m trying to be the pessimist to your optimist here, so perhaps those are a bit unfounded. Ultimately, it’s not “10,000 Nights”, but it’s not bad.
Tim: The verse isn’t downbeat – it’s just not as upbeat as the intro and chorus. But listen to that chorus – it’s great. “Leave your troubles way behind, we gonna have a good time…have yourselves a good vacation.” Add to all that the as-usual-great Alphabeat style, and who can complain about it? They even talk about nose-picking, which is a delightful first for a pop song, as far as I’m aware.
Tom: Wait, what? Delightful?
Tim: Oh yes. I’ve always though you don’t get anywhere near as many references to it as you should.
Tom: Well, if you feel like being nauseated, have a read about Frank Zappa’s friends.
Tim: Oh. Hmm. Blimey. Actually, thoug, I’ve just realised there is a way this could have been improved – key change at 2:32. Yes – that’s the sort of mood I’m in.
Tom: I’m not sure I can trust your judgment at the minute.