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"Girlinky,
an Anglo-New Zealand electro hybrid formed in early 2001, base their
music around a quirky mix of quickfire electronica and a wealth of surprisingly
astute vocal harmonies that allow innumerable forays into the territory
of commercial appeal. Commendably resistant to the attraction of utilising
thorny vocals and icy analogue haemorrhages a la the erratic lure of
Electroclash, 'I Want The Tsunami's appeal resides in its undeniable
warmth and surprisingly appealing un fashionista leanings. Whether
it's the tussling with a delicate chorus on the sublime opening lurch
of 'Newspaper Round' (Ladytron gagged, blindfolded and threated with
melody shock treatment), or galloping through the childlike simplicity
of 'Swimmingly', Girlinky shun contemporaneous appeal for a sound that's
passe but sporadically wonderful. Impressively out of step."
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