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Epicurus.com - Velocifero
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List Price: $17.98
Our Price: $13.99
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Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0067003079020
Label: Nettwerk Records
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Nettwerk Records
Release Date: 2008-06-03
Studio: Nettwerk Records
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Double vinyl for the band's 2008 studio album. Ladytron are an Electronic Pop band originally based in Liverpool, England, although members originate from Sofia and Glasgow as well as Liverpool itself. The band has been active since 1999, releasing four full-length albums. Ladytron tour extensively around the world, both with live shows and DJ sets. Ladytron have produced remixes for many artists including Placebo, Blondie, Gang of Four, David Gahan, Goldfrapp, Bloc Party, Kings of Convenience, Indochine, Apoptygma Berzerk, She Wants Revenge, Soulwax, Nine Inch Nails and Simian.
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Summary: I love this album
Comment: Last weekend I was at my favorite record store when I took a listen to the new Ladytron cd VELOCIFERO. I always wanted to hear their music but never had the opportunity until now. Needless to say I ended up leaving the store with VELOCIFERO in hand. I haven't been able to stop listening to VELOCIFERO since last weekend. Normally I am not into the sort of dance music Ladytron makes but I really enjoyed all 54 minutes. VELOCIFERO reminded me a mish mash of Lush, My Bloody Valentine, and Goldfrapp from their BLACK CHERRY era. The song that convinced me was "Ghosts". Helen Marnie reminded me of the women from the Lush with her sweet, intoxicating yet eerie vocals. Helen's vocals is a nice contrast to the often monotonous vocals of Mira Aroyo. I enjoyed all of the songs on the album but my personal favorite song on the album has to be "Versus". I love the male/female vocals, plus I find the song irresistably infectious. I definitely consider VELOCIFERO one of my top ten favorite albums of 2008.
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Summary: great new record
Comment: Although it is not as good all the way through as "Witching Hour" (my personal favorite), this album is a genuine keeper. They slow down the pace on this record and go for atmosphere instead of punch. That is fine by me; a band should never make the same record over and over.
Admittedly, this album was not catchy upon first listen. There were a few stand out tracks but it needed to extra listens to really sink it. Seeing them live helped too. My favorite songs on Velocifero are:
1. deep blue
2. i'm not scared
3. ghosts
4. tomorrow
5. kletva
Overall, this is a really good album and a great follow up to "Witching Hour." Looking forward to whatever they have coming in the next few years.
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Summary: Finally A New Album
Comment: Ladytron is such a unique group, that when one exhausts their discography, there doesn't seem to be any bands that can compare to them. This is why a new album from them is so exciting. Perhaps because they're getting older, the sound of this album is very different from their other work. It carries on from the direction that "Destroy Everything You Touch" was taking. Still with the signature vintage electro-clash elements but with some rock stylings added, it seems.The song "Deep Blue" was more like the older music, however. A big surprise was the MALE vocals in "Versus", which I beleive is not present in any of their other songs. The usual female vocals are better than ever, singing out the very catchy new batch of lyrics. Like always, the music is genius and extremely unique. The best songs are "Black Cat", "Ghosts", "Predict the Day" and "Deep Blue".
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Summary: Put this in your car, you can listen to it for months
Comment: The best album of the year so far for me. A very similar sound to their previous album, but the songs are brilliant and very poppy. "Deep Blue" and "I'm not scared" are my favorites.
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Summary: catchiest album to date
Comment: I continue to be impressed by Ladytron and the consistent quality of their recordings. "Velocifero" is very similar in sound to "Witching Hour", but in my opinion more consistent and catchier. No, it does not break any bold new musical ground or mark a different direction. But why should it? There's plenty of room for a high-quality album of 13 hook-laden tracks full of signature electro beats and fuzzy riffs. I'd be hard-pressed to name a dud song on here and equally hard pressed to pick my favorite, although I do find the novel duet "versus" that closes out the album careening through my head the most. If you enjoyed "Witching Hour" you have nothing to fear from "Velocifero".
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