Enamored with the dirty sexiness that was the dark counterpart of the shiny 60s, Modern Clichés seems intent in producing that sort of twisted pop that is great to take off your clothes and fumble in the dark.

The sharp-suited trio is clearly inspired by Mod-father, Mr. Paul Weller, and the legacy he has left with his music and the iconic power of his persona; but they are able to actualize the sound into something vaguely sinister, even in the brilliance of the their pop sensibility.

The bass line and the entire rhythm session, always prominent within their sound, are clearly what makes Falseness & Fairytales’ sound just a little bit darker and dirtier.

Especially on Exactly the same as Always, supported by the almost blasé tone of Phil’s vocals, the Modern Clichés manage to turn pop into a three minute film-noir where the only thing missing a femme fatale smoking a Gauloise.

For my part I dusted off my pin striped suit, my slim-cut tie and I am searching eBay for a deal on a vesper. The 60s may be gone, but the spirit remains, young, sexy and just a little bit dirty. Just how I like it.

Grab a copy of Falseness & Fairytales, time traveling has never been so much fun.

Words by Laila