Following the unfortunately named but captivating “Disco Damaged Kid,” posted to YouTube in November, “Wanderlust” is the first proper single from Polly Scattergood’s sophomore album, Arrows, out in June via Mute. The song starts with something like the sound of a UFO landing, then launches into a full-on electro ballad, a fittingly tough-sounding techno-vehicle to carry Polly Scattergood’s wispy phantom of a voice. The instrumentation is more conventionally pop than her 2009 debut, and it suits her well. The “Wanderlust” single will feature two exciting remixes, by Charli XCX and How to Dress Well.
Download: Polly Scattergood, “Wanderlust”
Not so impressed
Awesome track
Hmm…..more weak Kate Bush-isms. Someone at Mute needs to keep an eye on quality control! Daniel Miller…you’re on the clock!
Bloody brilliant track.. Love it. Cannot wait to hear more from Polly, one to watch this year!
Love this track – the best thing Polly has done. I saw her live the other night in London and there were so many stand out tracks from the new album – cant wait til it comes out. Nice one Polly!!!!!
I think I’ve actually heard a better track than this on Eurovision. Not kidding.
Just a cool track, love her vocal style. Excited to here more!