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- Artist(s): Shannon F., Bruno Coviello
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Summary:
This is the debut full-length electronic-based album for the Brooklyn duo of Shannon Funchess and producer Bruno Coviello.
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- Record Label: Mexican Summer
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Synth Pop
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May 15, 2012Almost overwhelming in places, and certainly distinct, Light Asylum is, quite simply, a brilliant album from musicians who deserve immense respect.
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Jun 8, 2012With frantic whip-crack beats, chirruping synths and a booming 'no messing' baritone, the NYC duo's anti-authority anthems rage against the hypocrisy.
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Jun 14, 2012This is a thrilling joy ride of an album.
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Jun 11, 2012There is a willful lack of originality on the album in so much as at times it has such a faithful synth-pop sound that you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a 1980s reissue.
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Aug 3, 2012Despite its imperfections, Light Asylum is a must-listen for those interested in synth-pop or the Brooklyn scene in general, and Light Asylum are a band worth keeping on the radar.
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Jul 11, 2012Funchess' extraordinary voice will get much attention, but this is the full package.
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Q MagazineOct 12, 2012An experiment in performance art that'll put you in touch with your inner Brian Sewell. [Jul 2012, p.105]
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