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We know that Datarock pride themselves on keeping it real and only using equipement pre-1980, but to have an opening track commenting on the phenomenon of Youtube in 2009 is pushing it. It's too obvious, whereas their debut's 'Computer Camp Love' was a knowingly cute story set in the time of the Commodore 64.

Alarm bells rang with the comeback single 'Give It Up'. While it's a shuddering funky groove, the lack of impact and memorable tune made you wonder why this was lead single. 'True Stories' is a different matter. Both bonkers and genius (the lyrics are entirely made up...