As introductions go, “Cry Baby Cry” is a crushing handshake or, at the very least, a bruising embrace from newcomers PROM.
It’s rare to find a band, especially in their debut release, matching a track with such glorious simplicity in moving image. The sight of a writhing male band member in a clinging dress twitching as vicious guitars and relentless percussion reaches its ferocious crescendo is a inimitable match. By the video’s closing seconds, the full band are in on the act, bringing the song (produced by Mike Page) to a snarling halt.
While we don’t know much about PROM, aside from scuttling from the capital’s underbelly, this is a breathless potshot of intent. Our next taster can’t come soon enough.
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- Sam Fender reveals "Remember My Name" as the final preview of his third studio album
- Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and T-Pain join The Lonely Island for a medley on SNL
- Robyn performs "Dancing On My Own" and Talking Heads' "This Must Be The Place" alongside David Byrne
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