(Warp)
opening - cinematic - Massive Attack meets Morricone.
"All My Heroes Are Weirdos" -
very largely indebted to '80's Clash and Gang of Four, ESG and
Blondie; they try to fix the Clash (capturing the best elements of the
beating-on-trash-can rhythms, the thickly plucked peak funk and
post-punk guitars and bass; stylized and stylish if too
fashion-conscious vocals which betray deeply middle-class Western
roots) while not repeating the mistakes (i..e., sides of "Sandanista")
"Must Be the Moon" –
phone call and response, implied cowbell.
sense of urgency - tightened, if not focused.
"A New Name" and "Heart of Hearts" –
Miami sweaty disco diva.
"Sweet Life" - Meters in Nigeria chicken scratch riffs 'n' grooves,
lots of letters (musical notes?)
post-Beck falsetto.
"Yadnus" -
implied industrial sounds / subway car.
T. Rex crashes car into John Barry James Bond theme.
"Bend Over Beethoven" –
Is this a different song? For realz?
"Break in Case of Anything" –
Breakin' 3: Electric Dub Vegas.
"Infinifold" -
end credits. Grab yr jacket and toss your popcorn bag.
C. 2007 LEO Weekly
