The Superimposers 'Would It Be Impossible' (Little League, 2005)

The Superimposers deal in mellow, 60s-influencers pop with hints of library music, lounge and Bacharach & David and even a treated folksy feel like Tunng.

Songs are clearly crafted and arranged carefully then embellished with samples and found sounds, layered over beats and live instruments such as luscious electric piano and bass. It has the same looped-up, breakbeat feel as early Saint Etienne or Lemon Jelly. The Superimposers, however, add hints of Ghost Box/Broadcast/hauntology through the use of sound samples and vaguely Radiophonic sounds.

'Would It Be Impossible' opens with what makes me think of an old 70s TV ident then bowls along on a luscious groove of almost horizontally laidback bass, keys and percussion. There's loads going on in the sound, extra samples, counter-melodies, atmospheric recordings. The harmony vocals of Dan Warden and Miles Copeland weave through the track, suitably gentle and wistful.

I think The Superimposers are still around and whilst this created a stir at the time, I can also hear its influence in the likes of The Leisure Society.

The Superimposers' debut album (which features this track) is nigh on perfect and well worth a listen too.

Happy Sunday.

Download The Superimposers 'Would It Be Impossible' (mp3) (Mediafire)