Monday, 1 February 2010

Miike Snow - Miike Snow RCRD LBL

Imagine lying on a tropical beach as the sun is setting and this gives you an idea of how the Swedish band’s debut album feels. With pianos tinkling over a bouncy electronic beat, the charismatic melodies take your mind away to a dream like place. Their soft voices create perfect Mumford and Sons worthy harmonies, which match perfectly the calm electro bass lines.

Each song is more emotional and captivating than the last, that is until new single ‘Black and Blue’. After this song however, the album takes a monotone and repetitive turn. Highlights are definitely ‘Animal’ and ‘Sylvia’. Both songs have such captivating choruses.

This electro pop threesome have created an album that sounds like The Temper Trap and Friendly Fires have come together to play Nintendo. It would feel much more exciting if the second half was not such a disappointment.

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