Love them or hate them....The Ting Tings...... are a prime example of well crafted pop music.
The format of the band is not really that new but with the collection of songs presented on 'We started nothing' it is unlikely that anyone who buys the album will be that disappointed?
With the backing of a major label and the promotion budget to match, there was no way you were not going to hear about or see this duo.
Yes there will be those that dislike them for one reason or another but in reality the Ting Tings have presented us with a few catch phrases and some nice hook-lines.
In short they are a pop duo that can appeal across markets.....from kids to clubbers (via re-mixes) and also those of us that can just see well crafted pop music for what it is.
The title of the album may actually be a statement of fact, in that they really have not started anything, but I think the Ting Tings have a sense of humour?
All in all they have done well and I hope they shift enough units to keep the Major Label happy.
I would recommend this cd....... if you are a fan (you will be very pleased) or just buy it to hate it, then in a few years you might listen again and think hmmm they were a bit clever and come to appreciate it but if you don't you can still hate it!