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When Infadels debuted in 2006, the U.K. quintet were kind of caught between two poles—the danceable post-punk of, say, Bloc Party and the nu-rave of mega-buzzed about bands like the Klaxons. As a result, Infadels didn’t get the hype of those bands, but they may have staying power beyond expectations—especially if a track like the new single “Ghosts” is any indication. Infadels have always been a killer live band, bringing raw indie attitude to truly funky, credible dancefloor grooves, and “Ghosts” arguably best merges the band’s intense live experience with their studio powers; at the same time, “Ghosts” may also be their most clubtastic track ever—and for that, we may have to give some credit to the song’s producer, budding superstar Alex Metric, who’s dazzled of late on remixes for Phoenix and his own bangers. Most of all, “Ghosts” balances innovation and hooks galore perfectly—singer Bnaan nails the soaring chorus with anthemic insouciance amidst the band’s jabbing synths and charging rhythms. In all, “Ghosts” proves so insanely infectious, you’ll have trouble shaking it from your brain; it’s a combo that makes one think Infadels just might be the 2000s heir to the legacy of the likes of Primal Scream, who have always set the standard for combining rebellious electronics, guitars and swagger. This bodes well for Infadels’ upcoming album The Future of the Gravity Boy: if it’s as catchy and cool as “Ghosts,” then it should prove the spirit of 2010…