2008 Woodie Awards
The Pipettes Score High
Brittany Fornoff
Issue date: 11/5/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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In a world of T-Pain's "Buy u a drank", Hinder's "Lips of an Angel", and Amy Winehouse's "Rehab", there seems to be little room for a British indie pop trio adorned in polka dots, but there are miracles in music.
With such hits as "Your Kisses are Wasted on Me", "Judy" and "Pull Shapes," The Pipettes newest album was released in North America on Oct. 2. Riotbecki, Gwenno and Rosay bring back the sixties with their fast tempos and unique, upbeat Britian flavor. The girls wear signature mod clothing, punk-princess hairstyles and know how to play their instruments flawlessly.
Instead of lyrics about one's "shawty" or being "D-E-L-I-CI-O-U-S", they sing in an innocent, classy tone about dancing, love and annoying girls. Their music is satirical-sounding a little girlish but having a sharp, indecent meaning. They are masterminds at being facetious all the while looking as wide-eyed as possible. Who knew that having so much attitude could be so appealing and looks so innocent? They represent the women powerhouses who love channeling their feminine qualities and having fun but all the while know the temporal nature of young love and the male species.
After hearing this description, one might think that their album would be the most annoying piece of girl music out there. Even though there was cynicism of this self-proclaimed girl band, it was realized that the world couldn't get enough.
The Pipettes form their material to be addictive, with the oh-so-conspicuous references to silly boys, frivolous girls and superfl uous lives. Adding a crude air to an old school sock hop would be an acceptable way of explaining the girls' lyrics. This album isn't for the hardcore addict nor the "shawty" next door. Instead, it is perfect for the slightly artistic
group and for those who favor an edge to their music. After all, this group is a direct reflection of the '60's mod squad with just a bit more of a modern twist.
With such hits as "Your Kisses are Wasted on Me", "Judy" and "Pull Shapes," The Pipettes newest album was released in North America on Oct. 2. Riotbecki, Gwenno and Rosay bring back the sixties with their fast tempos and unique, upbeat Britian flavor. The girls wear signature mod clothing, punk-princess hairstyles and know how to play their instruments flawlessly.
Instead of lyrics about one's "shawty" or being "D-E-L-I-CI-O-U-S", they sing in an innocent, classy tone about dancing, love and annoying girls. Their music is satirical-sounding a little girlish but having a sharp, indecent meaning. They are masterminds at being facetious all the while looking as wide-eyed as possible. Who knew that having so much attitude could be so appealing and looks so innocent? They represent the women powerhouses who love channeling their feminine qualities and having fun but all the while know the temporal nature of young love and the male species.
After hearing this description, one might think that their album would be the most annoying piece of girl music out there. Even though there was cynicism of this self-proclaimed girl band, it was realized that the world couldn't get enough.
The Pipettes form their material to be addictive, with the oh-so-conspicuous references to silly boys, frivolous girls and superfl uous lives. Adding a crude air to an old school sock hop would be an acceptable way of explaining the girls' lyrics. This album isn't for the hardcore addict nor the "shawty" next door. Instead, it is perfect for the slightly artistic
group and for those who favor an edge to their music. After all, this group is a direct reflection of the '60's mod squad with just a bit more of a modern twist.
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