Well, the main reason I’m reviewing this album apart from the fact it’s kind of my job, is the insane album cover. Also the tags, experimental and avant-garde caught my attention as I am fans of both genres.
From the moment this album started I had a feeling I might like this. In Flowers started off with a beautifully psychedelic build up, when the drums came in and the beat became stronger, filling my ears with noises of insects and bass, I truly believed that if I closed my eyes I would transported to a new place.
As I listened I was afraid that the rest of the album might not live up to the high expectations set by the glorious opening song. Fortunately my fears were shunned the moment my girls made its way to my ears, filling it with a beach boys like vocals that fused cleverly with the ambient oscillating effects in the background. The tag Experimental certainly isn’t a misnomer, the next track delves into electro-dubstep which is certainly two genres I didn’t think would combine so well. Animal Collective pulls it off, this time reminding me of keane in the style of singing.
A lot of the album also reminds me of underworld, except a more exciting version of them. If you’ve read my last review you would have probably guessed that I love the little details. It what shows thought and effort have been put into an album. This album is full of those little details which is the main reason why this album appeals to me so much. I came back from the town after being very happy with my purchase of MGMTs latest offering and now after hearing this album, I feel slightly less smug about myself, as if I’ve given into the mainstream and the hype, instead of letting something a little more “out there” make me part with my precious moneys.
This is by far one my most favourite albums ever. It’s like someone’s taken the all the bits that I love about electronic music and music in general and made an album just for me. It appears this album has made me feel warm and fuzzy inside and repeat viewing of RAMBO 4 might be what the doctor order to cure this. This is certainly not an album I’m going to forget, I think I may be returning to this album for many years to come.
After a first play through I was thinking of giving it a 4, but after a second play through…
5/5
Highlights:
In Flowers / My Girls / Daily Routine
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