Most of the ink spilt in the name of Grand National's latest full-length, A Drink and a Quick Decision, focuses on the "late-night" timbre of its 12 tracks. Take one listen to the star-lit synth plod of "Cut by the Brakes" or the gentle strum of "Pack All The Things You Need," and it's not difficult to see why. Indeed, the London-based duo's second long player deals in heavy-eyed 3 a.m. pop music and hazy thoughts stolen from the moments between wakefulness and sleep.
It's hard not to note the absence of specifics in Grand National's lyrics, or the reserved, simple quality of most of A Drink's instrumentation. But you needn't worry that the broad strokes and lowered pulse rate will get you yawning. More often than not, Grand National save their songs from dullness with big melodies, like the belters on "By The Time I Get Homeā¦," or carefully placed hard charges like the peaks of "New Space to Throw."
—Robbie Mackey
09.06.07
Drink and a Quick Decision (Bonus Track)
09/11/2007 | Recall
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$13.99DRINK & A QUICK DECISION (BONUS TRACK) (DIG)
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$34.99DRINK & QUICK DECISION (BONUS TRACK) (JPN)
Drink and a Quick Decision (Bonus Track) Review
Drink and a Quick Decision (Bonus Track) Track Listing
Credits of Drink and a Quick Decision (Bonus Track)
- John Dent
- Mastering
- Tom Coyne
- Mastering
- Geoffroy de Boismenu
- Photography
- Jamie Norton
- Piano
- Dan Farrant
- Drums, Vocals (Background)
- Laetizia Saubesty
- Cover Design
















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