My good friend Jeff alerted me to this band after their 2007 release. The boy has good taste, so I gave it a listen. What I heard was pretty good, and I could understand why they opened for REM on the European circuit. So when I saw a new release, I gave it a quick ear...and wha wha wha whatttt?! Gone were the jangly guitars and in were the synths and keyboards. If these guys say they've never heard the Stranglers early eighties albums, they are liars! They've made the same transition to a parade of programming, and it works tremendously. First thought was the aforementioned Stranglers' releases of "Feline" and "Aural Sculptures", which were easily accessible from my "public" rack, the 500 or so CD's which can be viewed by visitors to the home, sort of a cross-section of my tastes (eclectic selections, for sure). Anyway, I've jotted down all the different influences I heard on this record and this will give you an idea of what to expect: The The, Eurythmics, Blancmange, early Berlin, OMD, the Killers with a better singer, New Order/Joy Division, Fields of the Nephilim, Nine Inch Nails, Heaven 17... There is a bonafide hit single if it had a different title, track 8 "Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool". Beats me but it's a great song!
Guys, please do a US tour and come to Florida. I won't miss it. This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year so far.
awesome groovy dude. glad to know I still have some taste in music!!!
ReplyDeleteSee, I told you track 8 was a hit. It was released as a single May 26! I may be old but I still know a hit when I hear one!
ReplyDeleteI have 5 years of reviews to catch up on but seeing 2 different reviews of The Editors makes me hopeful of all that I have ahead of me to read. I saw them co-headline with Stellastarr* in Denver, CO in 2006 for their debut album and they were awesome.
ReplyDeleteReading this blog reminds me of being back at Music4Less and getting my daily music lecture. Best education I ever had (next to going to Rollins).
Man, I wanted to come out there and open a BB&B when you guys passed the recreational law, but Ms. Rocker wasn't on board. Welcome to my "waste of time," according to her! Glad to have you along, Mr. C.
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