Let’s not start on its effect upon literature. Critics state that people are turning away from reading, preferring to can see an image or play within it, rather than imagine one from carefully crafted words. A diet of abbreviated words and short sentences render them incapable of reading and writing, stunted from employing language to its full capability, and unable to use vocabulary and grammar correctly. Few bother reading or writing a book when they can transmit the same message in only a few lines. We ‘like’ and ‘favourite’ our way through the day – does this mean we can no longer like literature?

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Reviewed by Francesca Baker

We’ve been a fan of Arcadian Kicks for a while, with their angst fuelled power, party perfect melodies and riffs that swell and astound. You may have heard You Play The Girl on the recent Gap campaign (and if you like it, head to the band’s facebook page for a free download.) Recently the Birminghham based five piece have been working and recording with Mike Chapman, the legendary producer of Blondie’s classic albums, amongst many others, and new single I Wanna Take You Home one of the fruits of that label, the relentlessly solid rhythm taking more of a dance step than before and Becky’s vocal delivery more direct and deliberate, although the trademark yelps are still chucked in to gloriouseffect. From the gorgeous opening notes that quiver like silk yet are as sharp as steel, cutting lyrics ‘hear the rain pour down on you and your whore’ and relentless grind to the guitar, this is sure to widen their fan base. It’s also on Amazing Radio’s audition playlist, so make sure you head over and vote for it.
The Arcadian Kicks – I Wanna Take You Home (Released 22nd Jan 2012) by One Beat Records