Released through Fat Cat Records on September 14

Weird - but in a good way. That's the best way to describe this debut single from Get Back Guinozzi! Singer Egantine Gouzy says the song is about an Indian monk who was 'half, monk, half junky' So it's probably right to suggest that 'Low Files Tropical' was always going to be rather interesting to listen to.

The single has a rather tropical sound - as suggested by its title. It's pleasant, with a steady drum beat backing up a jangling guitar and keyboard and it's actually pretty easy to imagine an instrumental version of 'Low Files Tropical' being featured on a Mediterranean holiday programme

This being the case, it might not be too much of a surprise that Get Back Guinozzi! are originally from the South of France. It's therefore fair to suggest this could be the reason behind some rather odd (some would stay CSS style) lyrics which are actually quite difficult to get the mind around - and that's before Miss Gouzy's lyrics have been doubled up!

'Low Files Tropical' certainly veers into the experimental, even dreamy. However, the tropical sound works and the 5 piece's first release is rather comforting to the ears.

The band's double A-side debut offering also features a cover version of Junior Murvin's 1976 release 'Police and Thieves'. Of course, The Clash covered this just a year later, but Get Back Guinozzi!'s version certainly feels closer to the original version - the tropical beat oweing much to the Murvin's reggae sound. (Note: This is not a swipe at The Clash!)

It's upbeat, it's catchy and it's easy to understand why it's been added as part of the release. Both tracks certainly offer something different to the skinny boys in even skinnier jeans direction a lot of bands are going in, so if you're after something a bit different - preferably with a French tropical vibe -  you should have a listen to this.

Posted In Singles, Sep 09 2009. Words - Danny