Young Rats

Young Rats

David Gilmore Girls [Relish Recordi...

10 September, 2007 | 12.02PM

• Written by: Lolo Van der Venne
• Filed under: Music Recommendations: crimson as murder, david gilmore girls, electro sleaze, headman, instrumental, oil, pink skull, young rats

Former Dutch rock band Oil shed a member and re-emerged in 2004 as David Gilmore Girls.

In addition to embracing their more feminine side, this move reflected their desire to utilize both electronic and instrumental sounds, with a new focus on live performance.

Their sound has since been described as ‘Led Zeppelin meets Moroder’ – which is an amusing scenario to imagine, to say the least.

Having already done choice remixes for Roxy Music, Linus Loves and The Riplets, ‘Young Rats’ is the first single from their debut album.

The Original is a pedigree of the live, electronica sound that is so popular right now.

It has all the drama and poise of an electro track with that snowballing momentum into chaos on vocals and guitars that only a live band can bring.

The first listen is already potent and by the time you get to label boss Headman’s remix, consider yourself well and truly infected.

Headman’s remix brings the tempo down to drugged up electro sleaze, periodically allowing the live elements to bleed through to dramatic effect.

The EP also includes a stripped back and moody Pink Skull remix of ‘Crimson As Murder’.

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