aaamusic | On 15, May 2014

‘Cured Of Youth’ is a fabulously hip release from Tennis, a husband and wife duo Patrick and Alaina. The song opens up instantaneously with groovy rhythms and beats, reminiscent of the ’70s disco era which is reinforced by Alaina’s cool vintage sounds and is re-imaged in the single’s kitschy video. Catchy and capricious, it is a showcase of unashamed laid-back funk, as jaunty guitars meld with saxophones and electronic beeps, which would surely get bodies moving on the dance floor – while the lyrical content is jammed pack with feelings and opportunities about immature love, “I’ll never find a love so divine…”, and, “Here’s your chance you better hope you get this right”. Taken from their Small Sound EP, which is currently available via iTunes, this offers a taste of what the twosome have in store for their up and coming third album due for release this year, which is being produced by The Black Keys in Nashville.

★★★★★

Lois Browne