These guys remind me of somebody, but I can't put my finger on it. I don't think the single is the best song an the album either, but it's growing on me.
I found it pretty intriguing, but not without some annoyances, like the bass blast at the end of track 6 that rattled all the fine plasticwear in my cabinets. And the shared singing duties on every blessed track. But I loved the minimalist approach with the instruments, the silences that somehow don't break the rhythm. It felt very deconstructed, they didn't start with a pattern, but with a blank page and thought carefully before adding each element. I prefer the woman's voice and at times it makes me think of Portishead.
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Really? That single didn't have me jumping up and down. I'll see what the album sounds like.
Looking forward to it, thanks!
These guys remind me of somebody, but I can't put my finger on it. I don't think the single is the best song an the album either, but it's growing on me.
I found it pretty intriguing, but not without some annoyances, like the bass blast at the end of track 6 that rattled all the fine plasticwear in my cabinets. And the shared singing duties on every blessed track. But I loved the minimalist approach with the instruments, the silences that somehow don't break the rhythm. It felt very deconstructed, they didn't start with a pattern, but with a blank page and thought carefully before adding each element. I prefer the woman's voice and at times it makes me think of Portishead.
Yeah, deconstructed is a good way to describe their sound. A (slightly) happier Portishead, maybe?
I just can't get over the fact that:
A) These guys are all 20.
and
B) This is a debut album.
20? God, that is phenomenal talent.
I just changed my mind. I hate them.
Yeah, it's a grower.
Thanks Andrew! It is a grower, alright. Anyone else think Track 2 sounds a bit the annoying song from Juno if it had been done by New Order?
Sadly, I did not see Juno. But I'll take your word for it.
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