Saw You Dancing

Rich with instrumentation and recorded with notable guest musicians including members of Teenage Fanclub and Camera Obscura, Saw You Dancing is one of those classic debut albums that impresses right from the start. The album kicks off with 'Tonight', a folk-tinged indiepop song with prominent violin and percussion, and 'Goodbye My Friend,' a bouncing jangle pop hit with great harmonies. 'Closet Fan' is a country-tinged pop masterpiece with great lyrics, hypnotic percussion, splendid violin and more exquisite harmonies, while 'Lean Free Summer' is straightforward pop that swings along nicely with keyboards, handclaps, and violin. Meanwhile, 'Bad Timing' adds depth to the album with impressive percussion and a bit of a soulful twist. 'Friend's Folk Festival' makes a case as one of the album highlights with splendid guitar work and a sprightly melodica, while 'Secrets and Lies' is a brooding folk pop song that is captivating in its simplicity. 'Feel Good Factor' the song that first got the band noticed as one of the winners in Scotland's Burnsong song writing competition shows that The Hermit Crabs are indeed worthy of the accolades suggesting they are next in line to join the Scottish pop elite currently fronted by fellow Glaswegians Belle and Sebastian and Camera Obscura. 'Third Time Lucky' is lilting guitar pop with exquisite vocals, and the album concludes with the multi-layered and hauntingly beautiful 'Soul Mate.' A remarkable debut album from new Scottish pop favorites, Saw You Dancing is another dazzling success for Matinée!