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Lightbulbs
by Fujiya & Miyagi
This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.
| LABEL: |
Deaf Dumb & Blind |
| RELEASE DATE: |
09 September 2008 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock, Electronic |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
81
Paste Magazine
Lightbulbs shows the same attention to sonic detail as its predecessor, but the four also love words as much as objects.
80
Under The Radar
Fujiya & Miyagi remain situated somwhere between rock band and electronic dance act, and are perfecting a sound that is uniquely their own, regardless of what influence is visible in their sleeve at any given time. [Fall 2008, p.75]
80
Uncut
Tracks like 'Knickerbocker' or 'Pussyfooting' are complemented by David Best's whispering voice intoning gibberish lyrics and rhythmic vocal tics over maddeningly catchy riffs. [Oct 2008, p.90]
80
All Music Guide
Airy synths and breathy vocals render the songs too dreamy to dance to, and the funky basslines and mechanical beats render them too dancey to dream to. That's the sweet spot of F&M.
80
Boston Globe
Building on a foundation of shameless proto-gangsta synths and witty but under-enunciated lyrics, Fujiya & Miyagi makes party music that is fresh but not (that) foolish.
80
Observer Music Monthly
F&M have added intriguing textures to the Krautrock of 2006's Transparent Things.
80
The Guardian
David Best again sensibly centres his whispered vocals upon texture rather than melody, with lyrics seemingly selected from a pool of pop-culture references by phonetic potential alone.
70
musicOMH.com
Words are used minimally and to great effect.
70
Dot Music
But for those who imagine a less self-consciously experimental Blur or Can perhaps jamming it out with Parliament, there's much to enjoy on this classy, cerebral but hugely accessible album.
70
Hot Press
It’s about time. Electronica merchants Fujiya & Miyagi, formed in 2000, have finally come up with a winning formula eight years into their career.
66
Pitchfork
While not guilty of carrying any true bombs, Lightbulbs does reveal how the band's stand-offish approach can serve as both a safety net and an anchor.
60
NOW Magazine
Despite a few uncomfortable moments, the Brighton trio turn in another solid effort.
60
Mojo
At their indie-disco feyest they can elicit comparisons with Hot Chip, but Lightbulbs trips the dark fantastic in its own deadpan style. [Sep 2008, p.110]
60
Spin
Their more subdued follow-up doesn't dirty things up much, but it does give some character to the quartet's airtight groovemaking.
58
Filter
Somewhere in the English to Japanese to...uh, English translation, the wonderful quirkiness inherent in their delivery and meaningless lyrics was misplaced. [Fall 2008, p.105]
40
Slant Magazine
Lightbulbs is an album solely for the initiated, and newcomers to Fujiya & Miyagi would be better served by skipping this watered-down amalgamation and checking out the band's influences instead.
40
Q Magazine
Their combination of surreal lyrics and Krautrock now sounds pedestrian. [Oct 2008, p.142]
The average user rating for this album is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
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