- Burnt Island Casuals is the second outing for Harri and The Revenge's Fife-referencing moniker, but the assured touch of Linger Longer betrays a studio partnership that stretches back a decade. Aside from the comparatively solemn "Theme From Easy Aces," which is gilded with disco guitar licks, a soaring Moog synth and military-parade snares, Linger Longer is irresistibly fun.
As with "Theme From Easy Aces," "Bellshill Rendezvous" is co-produced by Blinding Bill Docherty and Esa Williams, and the latter's influence is overt in the track's percussive swagger. Its gently heated ARP notes and medley of bongos, marimba and woodblocks are well suited to the leisurely pace that Harri and The Revenge prefer. This makes the frantic gallop of "Grouse House" all the more surprising. Williams only appears on the A-side, but his quirky influence seems to be here as well: cute car horn stabs and chopped gospel vocals ride along to a single bass note that flexes and flops into shape. "Clown Prosecution Service" feels a little less inspired, and it may have been a better choice for the bonus track than The Revenge's superior remix of "Theme From Easy Aces."
TracklistA1 Theme From Easy Aces
A2 Bellshill Rendezvous
B1 Clown Prosecution Service
B2 Grouse House