'Rolling Stone' by HURTS

English synth-pop duo HURTS are preparing for the release of their third studio album Surrender on October 6th. The lead single from the album, 'Some Kind of Heaven', was released back in May, and although I thought it was quite good it never gained much leverage but that's all about to change.

The second single from the album is 'Rolling Stone', and it thankfully captures the magic that thrust the duo into the spotlight so many years ago. It's no wonder it's so good having been produced by Stuart Price and Ariel Rechtshaid.

The song is a powerful pop noir composition as only they can deliver. Dripping in melodrama, the strings compliment Theo Hutchcraft's voice as he tells the tale of a love story gone awry. It's simply magnificent.

The duo's third studio album, Surrender, will be released on October 6th.