Elated by the news of Ben Folds Five's imminent (albeit likely temporary) reunion, Heavy Soil drapes the song of the day mantle upon one of Mr Folds' many fine ditties:
Now, this is an old, old BFF song – that Ben Folds subsequently recorded as a solo artist in studio finery for his 2004 EP Super D. The whole EP is a mere four English pounds on iTunes, so – if you like it – don't just mp3-and-run, will ya?
What to expect? Minimal, stop-start piano and Folds' vocals at their plaintive best (Jesus, he has a good voice).
Then, 1.07: has a ride cymbal hit ever been better placed? Nice drum entry.
So, now you're about halfway through. You think you have the measure of the track, right?
Wrong. So very, very wrong.
Bring on the 80s disco stabs, tremolo octave strings and time-signature-related capriciousness.
What a B-side.
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