What? – Mimicat you say? – Sorry the hearing is going at my age!
In Portuguese, the word ” Saudade” is one of those words that doesn’t have a direct translation into English and is usually translated as “meh” and it’s what Portugal is known for. Thankfully for all concerned this is not anywhere near that, but I am also at a loss to describe what this song is adequately because there is not an English word for “It’s a cracking little song, but there seems to be something missing.”
This song is the musical equivalent of the Woolworth’s Pick n Mix. Overpriced? Certainly. Full of E Numbers? You’d hope so the way that Mimicat minces round the stage and the dancers are certainly working off the sugar high? Does it have a bit of everything? – well yes if you pick the right bits out of the hoppers and, in the main, she has but, I don’t know, I expect “something” in this song but I’m buggered if I know what. Answers on a postcard please?!
Overall am I happy with my overpriced cup for Portuguese food additives that have been combined into a song – yes – because it makes me smile. I just have the lingering feeling it could have been a bit more satisfying… just like that Pick n Mix.
Phil’s Score – 6 Points
