Ready for some electro dance-dance music? Ok, here we go. I am nearly certain that any rational person will be unable to listen to The Black Ghost’s single, “Anyway You Choose To Give It,” and not feel like dancing. In fact, I challenge each and every one of you quickcrit readers to do so, and since the song is offered for free at virb.com, you really have no excuse. Many of the tracks off of this self-titled album have a Hot Chip-esque electro dance-dance base; with a hint of The Faint’s (review to come) synth sounds; finished off with surprisingly wide-ranging harmonizing vocals. What’s not to like. There are a few tracks that derail the upbeat dance beat (unce! unce! unce!), but with songs like “Face” and “Repetition Kills You” spread throughout the album, the bedroom/lounge electronic digressions, like “Full Moon” and “Some Way Through This,” welcomely please the senses and set a more intimate mood. A solid debut from a creative UK duo.Check it…
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I wonder if The Builder and The Butchers and The Black Ghosts had the same album cover artist?
Hello Quickcrit,
I have been reading your reviews for 3+ months and am amused by your humor and musical diversity. One of my favorite new activities is using a QC suggestion for a new "Pandora" radio station at work. It always entertains and impresses my co-workers. Just wanted to say HI!
Keep up the good work!
-Alexis of Oakland
Yay, our first groupie ;) Haha, just kidding. Thanks for the kind words!
"Repetition Kills You" is a pretty sweet song.
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