Could well be in

Okay, so the anodyne tune itself might not sound out of place on a PJ & Duncan album, but as ever, it’s Mike Skinner’s wry observation of the complicated mating rituals of middle England that gives the single its impetus. Striking a fine balance between heartfelt confession and good-humoured introspection, ‘Could Well Be In’ is sure to hammer Mike Skinner’s reputation as one of the UK’s foremost lyricists home.“I saw this thing on ITV the other week/said that if she played with her hair she’s probably keen,’ he intones. Wise words to live by indeed.