This review isn't about the song, but the vinyl itself. It's sort of odd how they did this record. It's a promo, released before the album "Harmonium" and advertises such.
There's some interesting things about this record that I thought I'd point out:
1. despite only having 1 title on it, they put it on a 33rpm 12" instead of a 45rpm 7", which I find odd
2. there's a side A and B, both of which sound to be the exact same version (studio) of "White Houses". there's no obvious editing (censoring or shortening) between them.
3. like I just said, they're the same song, but one side takes up 1/3 of the available space on the record, while the other takes up 1/2.
4. the quality of the recording isn't superb. my guess is because it's promotional, but i have other promo vinyls that are normal.
for the price and availability, it's a good buy and i'm glad i have it. it's the only release of hers on vinyl.
This is a quirky new single from an artist who does not receive a great deal of publicity. Slighty more fast paced than any of her previous tracks, this song still contains the familiar piano jingles we have come to expect from her songs. The lyrics are clever and consistent throughout the song. A slight fault, and only slight, is that you get the impression she shouts words rather than sings them during the verses. But that aside this song is fresh original and what we'd come to expect from her! I'll hazard a guess and say it wil be in the top 20 in the UK music chart
