Hurts

[panzermensch]

Went to see them live last night, truly a cracking gig! What a great voice Theo has, without any effort he just sings amazing in a live situation. Loved their performance, even if it got a bit long in the tooth halfway through with one too many ballads. But what a massive sound they produce on stage with some nice electronic touched here and there. And a surprisingly brilliant version of Confide In Me, since I was expecting the acoustic version.

[Frau_Blucher]

Very interesting review. I just haven't been able to get past my cynicism of them being SUCH a knockoff of some of the old bands, at least stylistically. I'm gonna try listening to the album again.

[panzermensch]

Frau Blucher (I love your forumname, Mel Brooks fan?). You're right that they're heavily inspired by certain 80s artists, both with image and music, but I do find that they've made their own sound work. Maybe a bit too many slow songs, but I like the fact that they've produced a big soundscape as opposed to many other new bands inspired by early electronic music, that goes for the more simplistic approach. Besides the 2 first singles, Silver Lining, Sunday and Devotion are ace, while Stay, Illuminated and the b-side Happiness also has their moments.

Check the first 3 I mention out;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcaYlbJyyqg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqaWZRVXVrs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KjC-N_JxL8