Trudy And The Romance

The mutant 50s pop masters Trudy And The Romance are back with their latest singe "Wild." It's a bit more refined than "He Sings," but still maintains their left-of-center rock sensibilities.  Driven by enthusiastic bass and a hook that's catchy as hell, this garage-esque ballad covers the all-too relatable subject of being smitten by someone who doesn't feel the same. It swings to and fro with percussive tempo changes, and features gang vocals that range from emphatic and brash to smooth and harmonic.  Their decidedly old-school, stripped sound is so real it's rejuvenating. In a sea of glitzy electronic tracks, they stand out with their "what you see is what you get" attitude, and they do it with style and dexterity. Oh, and if the music wasn't unique enough, the cover art features the disintegrative stages of what looks like a hand-drawn banana. Rad!