The Ting Tings, 'We Started Nothing'

Having recently notched up a number one single with the infectious 'That's Not My Name' and played at this year's Glastonbury festival, the Ting Tings are only beginning to set tongues wagging despite having been on the music scene for the best part of two years now.

Consisting of two members, Katie White and Jules De Martino, the male/female combination has provided the charts with something that has long been lacking.

The kooky and quirky band name does more than just label the duo, but serves to reflect their eccentric and alternative music style.

This unique indie-pop sound is made apparent on their Number 1 album, 'We started Nothing.'

With enough tracks to get you hooked on the band at the touch of the 'play' button, this album will leave you gagging for more.

However, if blissful ballads and soulful serenades are your sort of thing then I suggest you look elsewhere, because this album is packed with punch and a whole load of attitude to make any teen shy away with fear.

The opening track 'Great DJ' instantly gives the listener a flavour of what they can expect from the rest of the album i.e. a fun, feisty and fearless collection of catchy tracks.

The electro pulses throughout the song, combined with White's characteristic "whatever" vocals makes this a unanimous introductory track to the sound of The Ting Tings.

The A-side to 'Great DJ' then makes its appearance, presenting the public with the song that gave the band nationwide recognition.

'That's Not My Name', a statement record lead by White, could well be the anthem of moody adolescents across the country.

It thunders along to De Martino's drum beats, proving that once again this band doesn't care what you think of their alternative style.

Vocals swing here and there in a soothing array of lulling pitches and tones, with similarities drawn instantly to that of Katie Melua and Lily Allen.

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Alongside this fantastic offering of sheer arrogance, the band's second release from the album comes in the form of the single 'Shut Up and Let Me Go', which you may recognise from the 'Gossip Girl' series.

Teenage angst is inevitably the muse of this record, for the up-tempo electric sounds of the backing track portray the lead vocalist's hot attitude, coupled with fighting lyrics such as "Moving on you're not adorable, I want something un-ignorable."

'Be The One', 'We Started Nothing' and 'Keep Your Head' all follow suit, displaying exactly what The Ting Tings have come to do...showcase their sound.

'Traffic Light' takes a break from the bass bashing and slows things down a bit, showing that the band are all for a bit of diversification.

Vocals swing here and there in a soothing array of lulling pitches and tones, with similarities drawn instantly to that of Katie Melua and Lily Allen.

Being a religious Pop follower all my life, it came as a surprise that I could appreciate this different, yet distinctive, sound of 'We Started Nothing.'

However, it is exactly this reason why I find myself drawn to such music, simply because I love a bit of guts and determination.

The Ting Tings take a risk by offering something entirely new and the country has welcomed this fresh style with open arms.

Yet I can't help but notice the heavy irony in the record's title, for The Ting Ting's claim that 'We Started Nothing', but in my eyes they have indeed started something...something huge!