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Moving To New York

January 28, 2008 | 7 Comments
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Most GPs would recommend a spot of exercise and perhaps a couple of Valium, but on ‘Moving To New York’ The Wombats have concluded that the ideal cure for insomnia is to move to the Big Apple. Yes, you recall, Frank Sinatra’s “city that never sleeps”. Genius. Still, what else would you expect from the band that threw elated shapes to Ian Curtis’ musical suicide notes? At least the tune itself is a keeper, all tumbling drums, bug-eyed vocals, and febrile guitar that quite neatly resembles the sensation of being out of your addled mind the wrong side of 5am.

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airguitarsuperstar

Jan 30, 2008

It's amazing. Love the tune, really danceable. Although not the same dance factor as 'Let's Dance To Joy Division', it's still great- lyrics, instrumentals and the video is creative. Love the hamster!!

ItsJustMe

Jan 30, 2008

Its great. Although not as good as kill the director, its still got that really good cathy-poppy chorus and that indie tune to give a great song!!

lightspeed scott

Jan 31, 2008

its a great song a could be one of the next big things...

viikytoria

Feb 6, 2008

this is a megaaaa track.. they even perform this tuneage awesomely.. especially at the Leeds HMV signin.. yes guys! still weariin the wristband wiith pride..! You guys are my fav band by far.. I LOVE YOU DUDES!!

killthedirecorplease

Feb 25, 2008

this is what music is all about. yet again the threesome have churned up a song what makes you want to dance and sing along with it all though it doesnt exactly have happy lyrics. These guys have the potential to be huge, so i dont why there just moving to new york, lets move them to mars.