Musician - Tap Tap (Thomas Sanders) Written by Sir Thomas Sanders 1 LP, standard sleeve Original analog Master tape : YES Heavy Press : 140g Record color : black Speed : 33 RPM Size : 12'’ Stereo Studio Record Press : unspecified Label : ORG Original Label : Stolen Recordings Mastered by Pete Lyman, Richard Simpson Originally released in 2006 Reissued in 2009 Tracks: Side A : 100,000 Thoughts She Doesn't Belong To Our Continuing Friendship Here Cometh Little Match (Big Fire) Side B: On My Way Talk Slowly Off The Beaten Track Way To Go, Boy The Reason I'm Here What A Clever Thing To Say Reviews: “Tap Tap's initial tag was that they were the U.K. equivalent of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and there's definitely something of that astringent, choppy post-punk with high vocals feeling to what's at work. But there's a key difference -- Tap Tap, a one-man act (one Sir Thomas Sanders, whose nobility may or may not be in question) with some help here and there -- brings in Wire and the Minutemen to the equation thanks to many of the song lengths, which if not quite so abbreviated aren't out to waste any time. As a result, Lanzafame is just about what it needs to be: quick, enjoyable, and at its best a fine twist on the continuing late-'70s/early-'80s revival. Perhaps intentionally, the longest song (at five minutes) is the first, "100,000 Thoughts" serves as a good statement of purpose thanks to the brisk but brawling drums, the immediate if minimal acoustic/electric guitar melody, and Sanders' unquestionably ghost-of-David Byrne (and a bit of Andy Partridge) vocals. But after that it's one quick hit after another, and while this is ultimately pleasant instead of deathless -- a little more variety in the musical approach wouldn't hurt, though the general formula is attractive regardless -- Tap Tap shows definite promise throughout. Song titles have a bit of welcome wryness at points ("Way to Go, Boy," "What a Clever Thing to Say"), while Sanders' ability at overdubbed harmonies and vocal counterpoints -- "To Our Continuing Friendship" is a good example -- serves him well throughout. Standouts include "Little Match (Big Fire)," where the rhythm punch is at its strongest, "Way to Go, Boy's ska-tinged skip and the lower-key in comparison "Talk Slowly."” AllMusic Review by Ned Raggett Ratings : AllMusic : 3,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,42 / 5
