Spector returned this week with their new single, 'All The Sad Young Men', of which premiered as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World' on BBC Radio 1, and It's no wonder as to why.
Following the quite premature release of 'Dont Make Me Try', a track that split opinions amongst fans of Fred Macpherson and co, Spector felt the time was right to finally unleash what we've all been waiting to hear. 'All The Sad Young Men' is not quite as charismatic as past tracks from 'Enjoy It While It Lasts', but appears to signify Spector's transformation from boy to man. It's one of those pieces of music that just simply needs to be appreciated, a real mature sound has clearly been tirelessly engineered within the three years since their debut. Within the midst of the shoegaze and synth style of 'All The Sad Young Men', real emotion is being poored out by lead singer Fred, and that's something Spector fans appear to appreciate. They have become that band that people can relate to and love, and that has really held the key to their success, despite their incredible sound. Somehow, without less of the charisma fuelled guitaring and the explosive nature of 'Enjoy It While It Lasts', Spector have managed to do it again.
If the debut album weren't able to propel them to the lofty heights they deserve to reach, and if 'All The Sad Young Men' is anything to go by, this forthcoming one will do just that.
RIFFED's Rating: 10/10
Listen to 'All The Sad Young Men' via Youtube: