Music Reviews
Artist:
Lightspeed ChampionTitle:
Galaxy of the LostLabel:
DominoWebsite:
http://www.lightspeedcahmpion.com

To some Lightspeed Champion is Dev Hyne's former Test Icicles front-man, to others he is Mr 49 on the NME's cool list, while to yet others he is the nice man with scruffy hair who went on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and didn't really say much. He is of course all of those, but more importantly one to watch for 2008.
Following critical acclaim from sources as diverse as the Observer Music Monthly and The Sun, Lightspeed's label Domino has decided to give 'Galaxy of the Lost' another airing. It was originally released as Dev's first solo-single last year but is back again in May to coincide with his UK tour.
Despite the lyrics, “as we kiss and I'm sick in your mouth…lick my open wounds…" Lightspeed's voice has a warm and familiar feel. It works well with the strings and gentle guitar, and the result is four minutes of catchy, folsky goodness that demands repeat plays.