Spector frontman Fred Macpherson has tried to get into music before. But Spector is the first band to really get him any attention. Unlike Les Incompétents and Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man, Spector are from 2012. But you wouldn't know it from the music. Spector's sound belongs to the early 2000s, the age of indie disco, Bloc Party and The Strokes. And I do like that sound. I don't think that any of Bloc Party's new stuff comes close to Silent Alarm. So although many people at magazines such as NME criticise Spector for this, I firmly believe it is a great thing.The album starts with 'True Love(For Now)', a track which talks about the past(a recurring theme on the album), which consists of a catchy and nostalgic chorus, and gives us an idea of what is going to follow. Firstly, the album talks about the past. A LOT. And the songs are football terrace like anthems. Again akin to the early 2000s.
The best example of these anthems comes in 'Friday Night, Don't Ever Let It End', a song which sounds like nothing at first, but develops into a truly memorable song.
Enjoy It While It Lasts also has a share of well written slower tracks such as 'Lay Low', but you have to say that Spector can be a little bit samey at times, but I do still love the album.
The thing that makes Spector is they're live performances. Fred Macpherson is a true showman, and Spector really are the finished article live. I recommend you see them as soon as possible, and if you still want more on the band as a live act, read our review of their performance at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in November.
I believe this album warrants a 9/10, and I think that Fred and Co. can truly become a force to be reckoned with in the future.
Do you think Spector are any good? Or do you think they are 'Dalston Twats'? Comment below...
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