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Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.
| LABEL: | Rykodisc |
| RELEASE DATE: | 04 October 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Electronic, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 7.1 (out of 10) based on 57 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jeremy N gave it an8:
In early electro, pop hooks were fundamental (see early John Foxe and Young Marble Giants); in recent its-story, they've been viewed with epicurean distaste, as if the only thing left to do were not to write a convincing chorus. Ladytron (or their producer) now realizes the psychological power of a chiseled nursery hook attached to ineradicably catcy bass keys and droning guitars from Lush and Secret Shine, but distilled to relentless 80s pop loops. Shamelessly, the first single references "You Really Got Me"; Ladytron has finally managed to prove how mercilessly intelligent exploitation can be. This is the first album in a new and promising genre: synthsploitation.
Victor D gave it a9:
Great songs I can't get out of my mind. A referent in electronica. Stays always in my MP3 player.
Tim P gave it a10:
A friend of mine made me go to their concert last night when I had never heard of Ladytron before 2 days ago. I downloaded the album from itunes the night before and have been listening to it ever since! It is a darkly sexy, mysterious, noisy and disturbing set of brilliant pop songs. I find myself humming the songs constantly, yet they are not the kinds of songs you would expect to leave that kind of impression. A really unusual but excellent pop treasure.
andy p gave it a9:
Deliciously subversive, slinky, and sexual.
Dave E gave it a5:
Little of the fun synthpop is left, in favor of a rehashing of the exact same mood of My Bloody Valentine.
Liko S gave it a10:
this album owns, I used to hate ladytron...without actually having heard them...but i gave this one a try and it owns! its definitely played at work a lot. drives my co-workers crazy. hahaha.
john h gave it a9:
Junior Boys meet Notwist, I like it a lot.
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