Hey Yo!
It's Tuesday, and if you haven't guessed by now...this is the part I call...
This week, in the spirit of Valentine's Day, we will talk about the latest release from Digitalism!
The german duo's latest release throws the pedal to the floor and drives home a raucous 45 minutes, filled with hard fuzz bass and smooth melodies, colliding into a frenzy of electro-rock goodness.
Digitalism - I Love You Dude
You may have heard their singles on a variety of
Kitsune releases, or seen them live at Coachella and other festivals, but for those who haven't, to me, Digitalism sound like...
...the best parts of Justice, Cut Copy, and Daft Punk all rolled up into a nice little burrito of good times.
On I Love You, Dude, we get a healthy mix of harmonious indie dance tracks, that find the group with a much stronger sound, one that is, dare I say, maturing? In any case, it's a positive step, and I feel like the newer songs from Digitalism really sound like their own, and I feel like it's only going to continue.
The single, "2 Hearts", is a dizzy dance floor anthem, with an uber-catchy chorus, and is just the type of song that Digitalism really nails. Same thing goes for "Blitz" and "Circles", which really are the highlights of the album for me.
I found myself listening to the whole album without stopping, and taking it in as a whole piece of art, which can be hard to find with "dance" music sometimes. But, I Love You, Dude is a really good record, and I think it will not only win a lot of new fans, it will also catapult them into a higher eschelon of "electronic" acts. I see only good things.
Top Tracks: Circles, Blitz
Verdict: If you like fast paced, buzz-saw bass, and a beat you can move to, this is a record for you. Or, ya know, if you just like good music. Your call.
Until next time,
Reid.
