It's almost 2010 which mean that we can finally look back upon the '90s with some kind of objectivity and even almost miss something from it. All the shoegazer, grunge and Britpop inspired new bands are now beginning to be described as in the throes of a rebirth of the movements instead of just being reminiscent of a sound that wouldn't (or couldn't have) evolved.
With that spirit, The Big Pink have slowly grown into an important rock'n'roll band taking provocative bits and pieces from the best bands of the late '80s and early '90s. From their single/EP covers that feature naked young people with that noir look and old effects (The Smiths), to their sea of layered guitars (My Blood Valentine), their electronic influences especially reverb bits of their old industrial side (Primal Scream). Not to mention Robbie Furze's voice sounding like if Ian Brown (The Stone Roses) came from a harder angle and definitely a more blasé place.
Either for their influences or for their strong image (black and white photos, leather jackets and post punk atmosphere), The Big Pink are already a band to be respected. The fabulous pieces of white noise found on the 'Too Young to Love' EP and on their latest single 'Velvet' contain exceptional lyrics that are somehow shaped into pop concepts - although this pop may be blurred by its punk soul.
Gang Gang Dance, one of our favorite projects, show in their schizophrenic remix of 'Velvet', that there are many different forms to interpret The Bing Pink. They are all profound, peculiar and good. You can download the remix and check the video below.
