We were pleasantly surprised this morning (4 May) to find The Guardian had devoted a full-page lead review to a massively obscure UK pop duo called Johnny Boy.
Johnny Boy caused a stir in 2004 with their majestic, Spector-esque single You Were the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve. Reviews were ecstatic across the board. Johnny Marr called it "the best thing out all year." Search for the video on Youtube and the first comment is simply, "The greatest pop record ever made."
The single flopped upon its original release, but it's now resurfaced on the band's long-delayed debut album, released next week. Have a listen and judge for yourself...
10:05 AM | 04/05/2007
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It's OK, but it's no 'Agadoo'.
Posted by drechsel at 10:59 AM | 04/05/2007 | Report Abuse
I think it is true, the song is amazing, and despite it isnt a new song I still listen to it like something fantastic. If their album is comming, i hope to listen something even better.
Posted by betito at 5:15 AM | 06/05/2007 | Report Abuse
Ex Tempole Tudor, BOB KINGSTON is playing glastonbury 2007. under the name EMBRYOMIX. EMBRYOMIX have producced a special Acid/techno set for the Funky Intentions crew at Butts green in C market. VISIT channel4.com/music or google EMBRYOMIX for a taster.
Posted by embryomix at 3:16 PM | 12/05/2007 | Report Abuse
its not that great or memorable i think razorlight ,the killers or keane were the best things about 2004.
Posted by elmo. at 11:51 AM | 13/08/2007 | Report Abuse
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