I just can’t get away from the annoying likeness to The Kooks. Before listening to this I had the impression that this guy’s music was some sort of scrumptious chocolate cake. However, I think I can guess what his ‘Have I Been a Fool’ recipe is. For the base, take four, straightforward chords, and put them together to make an obvious progression. For the main filling, mix a boring storyline about upsetting your girlfriend, South London culture, and a dash of bass guitar, standard drum patterns, and if you’re feeling bold, try adding a pinch of keyboard. Finally, sprinkle generously with as many clichés, ranging from ‘cookie crumbled’ to ‘mountain of a molehill’ as you can. Bake for two and half minutes, and, Bon Appetite! Well, not quite. It tastes offensively bland, is clear that not much effort has gone into it, and to be honest, isn’t evenfit to throw at the cook. Worst cake ever.
Rating: 3/10
Author: Matt Elwell
