Considering he’s on record as a self-confessed “grumpy, depressing sod when it comes to writing songs”, Liam Frost’s latest single sure is perky sounding. Taken from last year’s album ‘We Ain’t Got No Money, Honey, But We Got Rain’, ‘Your Hand In Mine’ sees the Mancunian sharing vocal duties with folk-rock princess Martha Wainwright, whose smoky sound goes well with Frost’s Gallagheresque tones. While the pair trade verses, the tune itself rattles along at a breakneck tempo, spurred on by exuberant drums, doo-wop backing and a toe-tappingly infectious piano hook that is still bouncing around my head trying to find the way out. This reviewer’s always been a sucker for a spot of ADHD in his music and ‘Your Hand In Mine’ is nothing if not genki, energetically bouncing up and down on the toes of its miserablist brother and sisters. Uncomplicated, catchy and fun – what’s not to like?
