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Album Review: Ex Cops - Daggers

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The notorious touch of Billy Corgan has made this too much of a mess to judge favourably.

Ex Cops describe themselves as “nomadic”, a possible reference to their eclectic handling of rock, pop and R&B, so it’s not too much of a stretch to similarly describe Daggers.

Dutch singer/model Amalie Bruun’s voice shines on bluesy torch songs like Burnt Out Love, Wanna Be (featuring a sizzling cameo from LP) and the title track. But then there’s annoying faff like Pretty Shitty and the fittingly titled White Noise. Everyone’s favourite narcissist Ariel Pink warms up Tragically Alright, but the notorious touch of Billy Corgan has made this too much of a mess to judge favourably.