Get Shakes - Love Hate / She Found The Diamonds

From the first listen, Matt and Darren Farrow’s influences for their double A side single ‘Love Hate’ / ‘She Found The Diamonds’ are obvious. Elements of LCD Soundsytem and DFA can be heard throughout, which is no doubt a nod to the days of ’06 when they were known simply as Shakes and were famed for their underground hit ‘Sister Self Doubt’. Whilst initially their sound appears to remain unaltered, there are subtle differences between their previous hit and this latest offering, with the latter having a more polished, mature sound with accessible lyrics and infectious beats.

‘Love Hate’ is described by the band as ‘acid house’ influenced pop and features poignant lyrics overlaying a complex arrangement of synth, drums and cymbals. There is certainly a time and place for this sound; this is music to finish a bottle of Rosé to before you head into town for the night. The pounding rhythm of the single, however, will not be of much use the morning after. The AA side ‘She Found The Diamonds’ is not too dissimilar in its nature but is the very much the ‘younger sister’ of the two; softer and more easy-going, without the overbearing drums.

Get Shakes have proven that they can withstand the test of time, with this single being as enjoyable, if not more so, than their previous hits; if this offering is anything to go by, we can expect good things from their much anticipated full-length debut.