Scenes Of Berlin Channel Late-Night Wanderlust and Divided Roots on 'Twin Passports'
Bournemouth duo Scenes Of Berlin take the ache of leaving an adopted home and turn it into a punchy, hook-stuffed burst of indie nostalgia.
By Markus ·
Anyone who has lived abroad knows that weird thud of landing back on home turf only to find it suddenly feels like someone else's life. That dislocation sits right at the core of 'Twin Passports', written after band member Oli Crisp returned to the UK from an extended chapter in Germany and found himself missing the messy pulse of expat bars and late train rides.
Cut at home on basic gear before getting glued together by Clive Coats at Ghost Hand Audio, the track drifts through hazy, conversational verses before snapping straight into gear. Once that chorus kicks in, it moves with the scrappy bounce of early Strokes records, riding a bright guitar hook and a rhythm that feels made for walking fast through unfamiliar streets.
