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johnny flynn the box
2 votes
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by Gareth Dobson
  • Type: Single
  • Release date: 12/11/2007
  • Label: Vertigo

In the confused dungeon of rock that is the DiS office, many people have been heard to utter “so Johnny wassisthing; is that the same as Jolene and the thingy things?”. Fortunately for all of us, the answer is a resounding no.

Whereas the NME chosen ones are a rapscallion indie dirge combo, Johnny Flynn and his accompanying Sussex Wit are a choice neu-folk effort, wrapping themselves in a strange mixture of English and US roots music. ‘The Box’ works though, if only because it carries itself across on a wonderfully sweet melody and traipsing drum before a trumpet sneaks in stage right to bring things to a triumphantly low-key finish.

Rather tidy, entirely enjoyable.

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  • Johnny Flynn 7 / 10
Words: Gareth Dobson

this is like the littlest review ever

though I guess it makes its point

I like Johnny Flynn lots

one more paragraph would be nice