Re-issue of a single originally released in the UK last November to support their LP’s US release, if the mention of the word ‘Fratellis’ still sends a cold shiver down your spine, then this won’t do much to warm you back up. Jon Lawler’s other band, comprising himself and Glasgow chanteuse Lou Hickey, are a different animal to everyone’s favourite Chas N Dave copyists, with dueling male/female vocals and the musical emphasis on big band arrangements and horn sections. The normal, lazy thoughts of Lee Hazlewood/Nancy Sinatra, however are redundant; instead, think more of comparing between Smokey Robinson, and Plan B’s re-branding as a chunky Amy Winehouse; the similarities exist in only that CVC comprise a man, and a lady, who sing. Hickey’s voice is strong enough, however Lawler’s is weak, and unfortunately flat; meaning that however husky the horn arrangement is, the track carries all the noir-ish menace of a cocker spaniel. If you managed to avoid this first time round, say a prayer of thanks to whatever deity you follow for protecting you from bad records, and don’t seek it out now.
