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'We Are The People' is the Australian duo's follow up to the infinitely catchy 'Walking On A Dream'. The band, comprising of The Sleepy Jackson's Luke Steele and P'nau's Nick Littlemore, shot to the higher echelons of many 'to watch' lists earlier in the year. While their outlandish outfits and penchant for Adam Ant style face paint certainly caught the eye, there were whispers that the bands dreamy indie leanings were just a little too similar to MGMT. While the bands do share similar qualities, enigmatic lyrics and hazy summer sounds, it's more than unfair to label Empire of the Sun mere copyists. Opening with a simple acoustic guitar 'We Are The People' builds into a lush lament which is sure to soundtrack many festivals this year. Steele's, almost childlike, falsetto is the focal point throughout, juxtaposing perfectly with the lush acoustic production. The most promising thing about the track is that it all seems so easy. Like Steele married the lyrics to an acoustic whilst laid on a beach. Empire Of The Sun certainly are an intriguing bunch, luckily for us they have the songs that deserve the attention. .~Jon Davies. Copyright (c) Shazam Entertainment Limited 2009. All rights reserved  shazam