The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing

The Ting Tings are a stereotypical example of 'overnight fame'. Their rise in Britain (where they started) rapidly went from playing house parties to appearances at Glastonbury, with only a couple of catchy singles under their belts. By the time "Shut up and Let Me Go" appeared in an iPod commercial, their fame was already a sure thing. Their debut album, We Started Nothing, is out now.

"Fruit Machine", "That's Not My Name", and their iPod track are all right in line with other electropop sounds in the current soundscape. Think CSS, Dead Disco, LeTigre, etc. While these tracks are sure to be huge hits at the clubs and probably garner them more fame than the rest of the album, it was the other tracks that caught my attention.

"Great DJ", "Be The One", and "Keep Your Head" all have far more in common with older indiepop bands, early Go-Go's being the best example. As I listened through a second time, I was struck by how strong all of those tracks are. Together they make for a formidable collection. Many debuts frame their album around the strength of a couple of singles. I'm happy to say that the Ting Tings pop sensibilities are matched by strong and diverse musical skills. If they can keep it up, The Tings Tings will be a force to be reckoned with.

I was going to post a track from the album, but instead, I'm going to post an old favorite of mine. If you like this track, you'll like the Ting Tings. I promise.

The Ting Tings

MP3: The Popguns - Waiting For the Winter
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