12 Stone Toddler
Candles on the Cake

Taking the inescapable process of ageing as inspiration, ‘Candles on the Cake’ laments the aches and pains of getting a bit too old.

However lamentable the subject matter, though, the music is as filth-pop as ever from 12 Stone Toddler. On top of the musical approach, the chorus supplies a celebration, claiming that we’re not getting older, just better. That’s a relief!

For those who feel strongly enough about all this (and I must admit I’m happy to branded with this hot-iron) the instrumental B-side provides great kareoke potential, which I will gladly test a bit later.

I’ll leave you with the vision of me, the sofa as a makeshift stage, bouncing around in my underpants and chanting along to this record on repeat!

Written by Smith on 4th October 2007

Stuart 'Saur' Smith was a prolific writer for The Mag throughout the magazine's lifetime. He combined a day job of temporary office jobs in London with a nightlife of trawling the capital's music venues looking for talent. As well as writing about music, he was a session musician who featured on a number of singles in the 90s. Today, Stuart is a Chief Writer for Phonotonal.

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