Jack Penate is adored by his legion of fans as a modern day poet. His cheeky charm and exuberant stage presence has helped fashion him into a rising Indie-pop starlet. Yet while his live performances are somewhat of a spectacle, how does his debut album fair?
The 23-year-old Londoner has endearing qualities, which explode in the flesh. His live performances see him ferociously throwing himself around the stage like there is a swarm of bees following him. Sounds unappealing, but it surprisingly works. However at times he can be over keen. Brashing out the only average We Will Be Here
His first foray is full of favourites like the up beat ‘Spit At Stars and ‘Torn On The Platform, which have helped thrust him into the charts. Both as catchy as lyrically inventive, but he also melodiously produces ‘Learning Lines’ and the ballad ‘My Yvonne’ with seeming ease.
Penate is full of character, whether it is seen as quirky or arrogant it is sure to be memorable either way. It has certainly divided people so far.
A brilliant album if you like to dabble in a bit of crazy dancing. The album is an easy listen with its wistful tones. Showing that more is to come from the plaid wearing, jiver.
A worthwhile buy for Kate Nash, Lily Allen and Jamie T fans. The poster kids for the new indie-pop wave.
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