The Hallelujahs' "Pie-Para-Para/Star" 7-inch offers a quirky clash of cheer and introspection, with the buoyant "Pie-Para-Para" jamming against the sorrowful twist of an alternate mix of "Star." This odd pairing reflects a clever paradox of pop: it manages to be both playful and somber; like a carnival ride that suddenly reveals a funeral dirge. Rather than a straightforward single, this release might just make you reconsider what you're expecting from the format.
