by Tracy Frey
On Pure, the Primitives churn out typical late-'80s pop mixed with a little Manchester influence. Focusing on catchy hooks, jangly guitars, and Tracy's sweet, melodic voice, the band creates solid pop songs, such as &Sick of It& and &Dizzy Heights.& But it's the songs where the band experiments and moves away from its traditional sound that stand out. On &Shine,& &All the Way Down,& and &I Almost Touched You,& guitarist P.J. Court takes over lead vocals, and the band explores a more psychedelic-influenced sound that wouldn't seem out of place on a Stone Roses album. Unfortunately, there are only a few tracks like this on Pure. The majority of the record is devoted to straight pop songs that, while enjoyable, begin to blend together in places.