- For anyone who thinks Central Processing Unit is immune to the whimsical ends of cold, synthetic dance music, Daddy Long Legs' Intergalactic Lover is here to prove otherwise. Well, DMX Krew's Space Cucumbers already gave the Sheffield label a dose of playful vintage beats, but Bristolian Tom Parker's solo debut takes that sound further into the realm of kitschy synth pop. The two hardware obsessives actually seem to have a lot in common, as the deep crooning and classic electro bounce of "Intergalactic Lover" bring to mind pop-inspired records like We Are DMX. It's a kind of tongue-in-cheek homage that won't be to everyone's taste, but with enough spins, Parker's full-bodied grooves and simple hooks could win over the most serious electro fan.
On the B-side, "The Club" doubles down on the '80s references and chintzy samples. The digital slap bass, police sirens, neon synth leads and old string stabs border on ridiculous, despite how well Parker makes them work together. It seems more like a little curio for fans of this era and sound than something you'd actually hear on a dance floor, but that's fine for a record like Intergalactic Lover.
TracklistA Intergalactic Lover
B The Club