autokat - the driver/television
new 7" single on the interesting aa recordings label involving more noises from the underground manchester scene. just a warning though : oasis fans need not apply. instead this is quality post punk styled fun with its focus on the groove. 'the driver' has a pumped up simplistic beat, almost krautrock-esque in its manner, despite being crafted out of tight clean clipped guitars, monotonous bass lines and a straightforward drum beat while singer, john allen, chants out a life affirming call to arms, but more importantly, it is really really good. flip over to the far more fan friendly 'television', where the band have crafted a wonderfully addictive modernised buzzcock styled guitars and vocals. making for an excellent debut that has been spun many many times at ireallylovemusic hq and still hasn't overstayed its welcome.