Ride Again EP by Shakespears Sister

Dear Poptastic Readers,

It’s hard to believe that 27 years have passed since Shakespears Sister last released music as a duo. Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit rocked the pop world in May this year with the announcement of their musical reunion. They released their greatest hits retrospective Singles Party back in July, featuring two brand new tracks – the comeback anthem “All The Queens Horses” and the fabulously retro “C U Next Tuesday.”

Now the dynamic duo are back with the release of their new EP Ride Again ahead of their upcoming UK tour. Written and recorded during a creative pilgrimage to Joshua Tree toward the end of last year, Ride Again brings together the two new tracks from Singles Party, plus the latest single “When She Finds You” with Richard Hawley and two new tracks: “Time to Say Goodbye” and “Dangerous Game.”

The Americana influence of the previously released singles continues to be found in the two new songs, with both offering a different take on the theme. “Time To Say Goodbye” sets the mood with its melancholic lyrics and catchy guitar riff, while “Dangerous Game” is an upbeat throwback to the glam-rock days, which will go down a storm live.

“C U Next Tuesday” is listed as the Perfect Mix, although not noticeably any different from the version we know and love—which is reassuring since it is already perfect as it is! Including the Video Mix of “All The Queens Horses” is a nice touch, as the whistling intro adds to the desert atmosphere (the digital release also adds the instrumental as a special bonus).

Ride Again is a triumphant return for Siobhan and Marcella. This body of work exuberates a confidence in their combined musical ability that is stronger than ever before and it would be exciting to envisage what a full-length album would sound like. We can only hope for this to follow in the not-too-distant future, but for the moment let’s embrace the fact that one of the finest musical duos of the last 30 years are back making music once again. Have a listen ...

I give it 5 stars!
—Normski

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