Building on the foundation of last year’s ‘Your Medal’s In The Post’, the Bristol duo Getdown Services has released a six-track EP that again merges lo-fi dancefloor rhythms with sharp-witted spoken word and a deadpan style that evokes laughter before realizing the underlying discomfort. In ‘Primordial Slot Machine’, Josh Law and Ben Sadler maintain their semi-miserable yet brilliantly bitter perspective, continuing to position themselves as Britain’s most unexpected observers of everyday dread. If their debut album ‘Crisps’ established them as the jester-poets of the Great British Breakdown, then ‘Primordial Slot Machine’ reveals that there is much more beneath the humor. The lead single ‘Eat Quiche, Sleep, Repeat’ encapsulates their entire ethos in four minutes of delightful chaos: built upon a beat suitable for a particularly dreary South London squat rave, it entices with absurd normality before catching you off guard with its subtle sorrow.
In pieces like ‘James Bay’s Hat’ and ‘God Bless’, the duo amplifies their penchant for hyper-specific references—George Ezra, Harry Potter, M&S, the National Trust—constructing a portrayal of modern Britain that feels familiar, exhausted, and oddly tender. These poignant details resonate most deeply: small, distinctly British elements rendered slightly tragic through their retelling. Yet, within their uniquely specific sense of malaise lies a universal truth, depicting a world where boredom, bitterness, and beats coexist. Imagine a mix of Sleaford Mods' working-class edge and Dry Cleaning's emotional aloofness, all seen through a disco-punk lens. Unlike those bands that either yell or sigh, Getdown Services grimly smiles and dances through their experiences.
The band has previously stated they felt “out of their depth” as vocalists, but that’s hardly evident here. Law’s production is tight yet filled with engaging hooks, while Sadler’s voice—part pub philosopher, part disgruntled visionary—hits with precise impact. The chaos is deliberately orchestrated; the humor is intentional. And the bitterness? As strong as ever. ‘Primordial Slot Machine’ is not merely another clever and uniquely brilliant creation from two individuals who sound like they’ve visited every Greggs in the nation. It is a warped love letter to a country in decline, crafted by a duo whose sharp wit is nearly unparalleled.
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