"Illusions" sounds like it's travelled from 1981, with echoing guitar and early Duran Duran-style funky bass. Laser zapping keyboard sounds and hyperactive disco drums complement the mix. There's also an edge of barely repressed hysteria that marked many records from that era. We may no longer be living under the shadow of The Bomb, but that doesn't mean that we can afford to relax. Hedonistic lyrics include: 'Money, money, makes the world go around/Makes you dance like a ridiculous clown.' One for the Ashes To Ashes fans out there. "Members Only" has the slinky grace of CSS, mixed with the cheerleader chanting of Gwen Stefani. Both acts owe a debt to the decade that came after the 70s but before the 90s. "Pick 'N' Choose" is more anthemic synth pop, with edge. This is what Robots In Disguise would sound like if they were part of the New York fashion scene, rather than being friends with The Mighty Boosh.

A primitive drum sound introduces "Datsun 280Z" – and is there someone playing Pong in the background? This song mixes thunderous guitars with vintage synths, with Heloise breathlessly promising: 'I've got a body like a shark, a pistol at dusk, got my foot on your accelerator ... I'll push it all night.' There's a debate to be had about how much depth there is to this band, but when the surface is this attractive, why bother to dig deeper? "Po'T" recalls Juliana Hatfield or Belly during the super soar-away choruses. The rest of the song is a darker, sparser affair. Perhaps surprisingly "Disco Heaven" is about more about identity, rather than just dancing around your handbag, 'I am the subject not the object' asserts Heloise. This song never quite gels in the way one might hope, but it's a fun ride.

The vocals on "Downtown" are provided by Debbie Harry. Heloise & The Savoir Faire fit so neatly into the aesthetic created by Blondie that the inattentive listener might miss the presence of this guest star. "On Fuego" has the carnival atmosphere of Scissor Sisters. The uneasy tempo changes would lead to an untidy dance floor, but at home the wild mood swings make for an exciting listen. "Memorial Day" has an intriguing verse and a glorious chorus. The former tells an interesting tale of a woman who 'used to break stallions'. I don't get out as much as I used to, so it's entirely probably that there are layers of meaning to this song that have passed me by. Never mind I can entertain myself playing song title bingo, one for Def Leppard, Dinosaur Jr and Bon Jovi fans out there.

Heloise & The Savoir Faire get the horns in for "Canadian Changs", which sees the return of Debbie Harry. The are some excellent 80s style synth squelches and some wonderfully off-the-wall lyrics about: 'infinite pandas' not forgetting the 'chinchillas' or 'gorillas'. "Givin' U The Bizness" continues the 80s keyboard stabs. It's hard to imagine that Heloise has spent much time as a temp, but surely such an experience much have formed the basis for this song? There is much talk of 'spreadsheets' and 'memos'. Heloise's experience of office life seems to have been distinctly saucier than mine. Closing song "Odyle" is the sort of song that Rachel Stevens would have liked in her post S Club 7 days. It's closer to the knowing sophistication of Annie.

Heloise & The Savoir Faire are a lot of fun. They take the best of 80s sounds and mix them up with quirky, intriguing and amusing lyrics. By looking into the past they have seen the future. Now I understand the love Sam Gamgee had for his master. Not only can Frodo save Middle Earth, he can also take us to an excellent gig to celebrate afterwards.