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Neon Neon - I Lust U

Super Furry Animals star Gruff Rhys and his partner in crime, LA based producer Boom Bip, have just made their debut on the UK live music scene as Neon Neon and now their back with their new single ‘I Lust U’.

‘I Lust U’ has an eighties tinge as Rhys and Welsh newcomer Cate Le Bon sing a lovelorn lyrics over a synth led smooth, stylish and stripped back tune. There are points when the music makes me think of the old Sega Master System games I used to play, I can pretty much picture Alex The Kid playing rock, paper, scissors to this very song.

The lyrics tell the tale of two celebrities who get off on the undying attention of the paparzzi, while most people would find it difficult finding love in the spotlight these two relish the fact that the stand to gain financially from that situation. The song writing is clever and smart, and while it’s not the most thought provoking track it’s quite fun to listen to.

With Ashes To Ashes winning the ratings wars, it seems like Neon Neon picked the perfect time to release ‘I Lust U’ and those of you looking to get a bigger eighties fix will definitely get it from this track. This is a nostalgic number with a modern day twist and we like it.