“Hands” will no doubt be the soundtrack to many a hipster party this summer. Britain’s latest pop act, Little Boots, is Lady Gaga-light. Her synth-dance pop is much more laid-back, losing the sex appeal of today’s top 40.
Sometimes the style on this debut album really works, and tracks like “New In Town” and “Remedy” should easily find a way onto your latest playlist. The futuristic trance does make for a unique and strong aesthetic. Unfortunately, after a while, Boots’ approach on “Hands” becomes too familiar, and the subsequent songs become a blur.
Like a soundtrack to the latest indie film, most of the songs here just make for good background noise. Aside from some exceptions that really grow on you, too many of the offerings never really make a lasting impression.
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