Little Boots — Illuminations

Little Boots, a.k.a. Victoria Hesketh, already scored a pair of hits in the U.K. But despite her debut album Hands already getting a release across the pond, her label, Warner, in all their infinite wisdom, have decided not to release it in North America until 2010. Because everyone loves waiting to pay for an album they can get for free (albeit illegally) on the internet now. Whatever.

In lieu of deciding to pursue one of those two actions, the curious can sink their teeth into this five-track EP. "Stuck On Repeat," the debut single from the former Dead Disco singer and the smash "New In Town" (both co-written by Lily Allen collaborator Greg Kurstin) are included, as are three non-LP tunes, including a cover of Freddie Mercury's "Love Kills."

Unfortunately, the latter songs just don't live up to the promise of Little Boots' singles. Where the singles sound like euphoric club smashes, the rest ride on the coattails established by her hits.

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