Is Tropical emerged at the same time that similarly Field Day-type, elusive lo-fi bands Teeth, Wu Lyf, etc did. Interestingly, these bands all followed similar routes in quietly gaining large amounts of fans, releasing an album each, and then becoming rather less elusive, embarking on lots of tours and drumming up a lot of write ups, reviews and interviews. Musically though, it can't be denied that each had very much their own sound from the beginning, with Is Tropical, and this single in particular being a very good example of this.
Follow up single to 'The Greeks', 'Lies' is Is Tropical's third single off their debut album, 'Native To'. Shamelessly electro-pop, and adorned with pounding drums, hearty lyrics and instant hooks, Lies is a good song.
But when it's considered that the previous two singles, The Greeks and South Pacific have a depth to them, and something more than a hook, making me inclined to delve into their music, listen to the whole album, see them live, it's hard not to question whether Lies has enough about it to be a follow up single. There's nothing in the sound making it any less listenable or interesting than anything else Is Tropical have released, but as much as it compliments the album, and can be appreciated as part of it, I can't see this song as a stand-alone piece of music.
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