The Talks "Summer Singles" Review

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"Summer Singles" is the Talks' follow up to their previous album release "Live Now, Pay Later".

"Can Stand The Rain" is a metaphor about how so many people are enduring struggles. The UK ska scene in general has a much more traditional, and less punk, approach to ska than the US bands and the Talks sound is no exception. The song is extremely well done. The horn melodies are interesting and add a lot to the mix behind a traditional ska rhythm section. The vocals are good and the lyrics have a definite message. The hip hop section beginning at 2:14 sounds out of the place and that's the only complaint at all I have about the song.

"Why Did you Bring It Up" is another good song if not quite as catchy as "Can Stand The Rain". Instrumentally it has a similar to approach and has a nice melody.

Overall this single is highly recommended. Check the Talks out Facebook page.