Music weirdos the Guillemots hit the chart with their reference to the shooting of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes. 'Trains To Brazil' is, in lead singer Fyfe Dangerfield's own words, 'just a song about appreciating life, I guess'.
So, it's a bizarre premise for a bizarre reason, as sung by a bizarre band with an improbably-named lead singer. Sounds like a good premise for a suitably bizarre song?
Perhaps, but 'Trains to Brazil' is decidedly disappointing and rather droll in its execution. The Guillemots have a polished, and somewhat distinctive sound, with the odd quirk - the use of a theremin is always a plus point in my book - and the vocals are accomplished, but there's just not hook nor sinker to warrant much merit.
What next?More by Guillemots? More reviews? More indie?