Think classic White Stripes with a chick singer. That raw, riveting bass 'n' drum kick, perfect for quick cuts in iPod commercials. With plenty of beats to spare, The Ting Tings don't really need anything else, right?
With various other alternative bands as influence, We Started Nothing reads like a greatest hits of college rock. Ripping off Nirvana for the guitar riff on the opening of the title track, Spoon for background vocals at the end of "That's Not My Name" and Chic (OK, not an alternative band!) for the beat on the VMA-nominated "Shut Up And Let Me Go" is a great way to keep me entertained, though. They should skip the attempts at slow jams like "Traffic Light" that quickly turn mawkish. But the album does have a couple of few funky-fresh tracks to throw on your next party play list.
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