[Listen] – French Films – “Pretty In Decadence”

Somewhere between The Beach Boys and The Cure falls “Pretty In Decadence” the first single from the French Films debut album “Imaginary Future.”

If anything “Pretty In Decadence” has an overall feeling similar to what Robert Smith would have given off if he weren’t constantly obsessing over breaking up with who he’s with or wanting to sleep with who he’s not, which I know makes as much sense as saying a band sounds like The Smiths if Morrissey had actually gotten the girl (Often I remind myself how lucky we all are that Morrissey didn’t get what he wanted despite how nicely he asked). For the sake of French Films though this is a great reference point to start with.

The great thing about this song is when you get past the tap-your-feet-and-get-moving vibe and really sink into the lyrics you’ll realize why I think The Smiths may actually be the cornerstone in the psyche of French Films despite their obvious infatuation with The Cure,

“I went to heaven to get advice, I asked for God but he didn’t have time. Hoped I could be happy, I could be free from the gun they keep pointing at me. Cable TV, pills and afterwork to sleep at night. “Son it’s always worse somewhere else” oh what a wonderful, wonderful life. Everytime I walk through the main street, everytime I know I would rather stay this way baby than wave the flag for the bloodsucking blues,”

and this is probably the most optimistic song on the album.

“Imaginary Future” is  fantastic, with the right influences, the right sound, and an overall feeling that is perfect for any mood. Seriously, go pick it up.

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