That Prince and Bowie are of huge inspiration to him is obvious but alongside ‘Fever’ and ‘Je Viens De La’, Gameshow even has vibes of Earth, Wind & Fire and the Scissor Sisters too. Front man Alex Trimble’s impressive falsetto is showcased for the first time against a backdrop of retro flair. But second single ‘Bad Decisions’ steers away from the expected. ‘Ordinary’ and lead single ‘Are We Ready?’ are most reminiscent of the early works, giving a nod to ‘Next Year’ and ‘I Can Talk’ respectively, and reminding the listener that they haven’t completely abandoned their roots. During their two-year hiatus, Two Door Cinema Club did more than just resolve their personal differences: they completely reinvented their style. The same could not be said of the latest offering: Gameshow is an edgy patchwork of disco influences, impressive falsetto and retro synthesisers, all ingeniously worked into the original Two Door sound. The hugely anticipated return of the Irish trio finally arrived this week with the release of their third album Gameshow, and every minute we had to wait for it has been worthwhile.Ģ010 debut album Tourist History was a catalogue of sure-fire indie-rock hits, never straying far from the path of easy listening, but two years later, second album Beacon was criticised for following too closely behind it. Rest assured that Two Door Cinema Club continue to firmly tick the box. Artists who prioritise quality and originality over commercial appeal are hard to find.
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