Shocking Pinks - Double Vision Version (video)

Cryptic and sensual, Shocking Pinks, latest single is the sort of song you crave from a group like this. Double Vision is quite literally two competing tonal themes working harmoniously together. The drums erupt in stuttering bursts, reminiscent of Kanye's Paranoid, before giving way to an infectious, off kilter bass groove. It seems like the beginning of a stark disco track, but before long the whole tune is echoing with liquid guitars and synths. This combination of dance music and atmospheric sounds is nothing new for Shocking Pinks, its simply that it works so well here. This is a tune I can't get enough of, and whether there is another version of Double Vision or not, this is only one that matters. Its time to let go of the winter and slink in the Spring, and what better way to do so than with this mopey, club banger:

Shocking Pinks - Not Gambling

Possibly one of the best acts to ever come out New Zealand, Shocking Pinks ends his legendary 6 year break to bring us the first single from his upcoming 3CD LP. Recognizably sad-sack, lofi, post-punk is sort of Nick Harte's go to sound and Not Gambling is a trip down familiarity lane, except its also not. Harte constructs a deconstructed jimble jamble of sounds that Shockingly morphs into a pop-hook halfway through. If you're new to SP you might be like, bro this is kind of bogus.. but let me point you to some old tracks that may sway your opin. Check this and check the oldies and if you still hate it, then I'm seriously sorry, man.