Blood Red Shoes - It's Getting Boring By The Sea
[V2]

With vocal duties split 50-50 between Blood Red Shoes guitarist Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell (percussion), this is a true partnership in terms of impact. Therefore, for their debut on V2 Records they have conjured up a meaty, new wave fused romp of an A-side, that is punctuated by knocking percussion, as though they are trying to let the vocals in. This facilitates the boredom and bemusement conveyed and Laura-Mary’s guitar grind keeps the rustic vibe trundling, culminating in a slightly off-kilter, retro stomp.

For B-side ‘Box Of Secrets’, the pair teases us with a Feeder-esque intro before opening up an atmospheric Pandora’s Box, drilled home by slow thumping drum slaps. The sparse and low-key vocals aid the eeriness and helps show a darker side to this cherub looking pair, as they build up to spasms of yelping to rival Be Your Own Pet. Adventurousness is the key to unlocking the world of Blood Red Shoes.

7" Track Listing:

A. It's Getting Boring By The Sea
B. Box Of Secrets