We Are the Pipettes - The Pipettes
Date written: Oct 25 2008
4 stars out of 5
“We Are the Pipettes” by, naturally, The Pipettes, is a quick, up-tempo CD, in the tradition of pop-princess bands. The polka-dot dressed front-women of the UK ensemble give a lively selection of pieces that bring to mind the girl groups of the past, with an edgy, modern sound. While a little sugary for my taste, they are a long way from being fluff, as many pop bands are.
As I stated above, the sweetness of The Pipettes was a little more apparent than I would have liked, but overall it was a good showcase of what the band is about. The enthusiastic singing of the front-women lends the songs an optimistic, nervously excited feeling. Gleeful solidarity is apparent in this group that is made up of the three Pipettes as well as the Cassettes, who make up the instrumental parts of the songs. The feel of the CD is pretty consistent and there isn’t really a time when the energy drops.
Overall, I would recommend this CD to those who liked the pop music genre. Certainly the Pipettes are a much more enjoyable girl group than the others out there.
