Deceptively lackadaisical singalong pop from short-lived, under-exposed early 90s duo.
'The Drum' is a loping, circular, singalonga slice of festival pop. The Impossibles were a female duo who released a couple of corking singles in the early 90s before promptly disappearing.
After the more straightforward, sweeter 'How Do You Do It?' single they unleashed 'The Drum' which is more elaborate in its arrangement and came backed with an Andrew Weatherall remix for good measure.
The song lopes along like a jalloppy leaking illicit booze down a dusty, country track, stoned locals hanging out of the windows. The stream of consciousness lyrics, wrapped up into neatly entwined female harmonies, making them squint, perplexed into the blazing sun, trying inadequately to keep up with the meaning.
Download it now while the sun still shines.
Download The Impossibles 'The Drum' (indie alternative, mp3) (Mediafire)
I've just played this for the first time in 15 years and it sounds just as good now as back then. I used to play it at the disco all the time and it was a firm favourite.
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