Clean Bandit Releases 'Stronger' from Special Edition Package of 'New Eyes' [REVIEW]

Now they have unveiled a new track, "Stronger," from the special edition re-release of the album, which will also include a reworking of Robin S's classic "Show Me Love."

While the album was not as well-received as their singles work, "Stronger" shows the same ability to create inescapably catchy singles that Clean Bandit have become known for. "Stronger" starts off with similar organ chords that were found in "Rather Be" but soon switches to a more traditional house piano that carries the melody of the song. Balancing their classical background with the deep grooves needed for a house song, they inject a measure of musicality into the track with sweeping violin strings over a shuffling bass line and deep synth stabs.

Not straying too far from the formula that has put them on top of the charts, an uncredited female singer carries the pop vocals in a cheerful chorus: "I wanted to be stronger / I wanted to be everything for you / If I could be stronger, would be believe? / I love you like you want me to."

Clean Bandit have mastered making poppy house music that is musical enough to keep connoisseurs happy, while also making it onto the radio airwaves and up to the top of the charts. They continue that trend with "Stronger" as they look ahead to album No. 2.

Stream "Stronger" below, as premiered by Thump, and grab a copy on iTunes.

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