Electronic (1988-1996) (2 CD) [Debut+Raise the Pressure] (EAC-FLAC) *rykker*seeders: 4
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Electronic (1988-1996) (2 CD) [Debut+Raise the Pressure] (EAC-FLAC) *rykker* (Size: 795.47 MB)
Description   Tracklist Electronic "Idiot Country" (5:02) "Reality" (5:39) "Tighten Up" (4:38) "The Patience of a Saint" (4:11) "Getting Away with It" (5:14) "Gangster" (5:24) "Soviet" (2:00) "Get the Message" (5:20) "Try All You Want" (5:37) "Some Distant Memory" (4:09) "Feel Every Beat" (5:08) Both more and less than what a partnership of Sumner and Marr would promise, Electronic's debut has weathered time much better than might have been thought upon its release, but ultimately only half works. When it does, though, it's fantastic, sometimes shifting from okay to fantastic within the same song. Opening number "Idiot Country" is a bit like that -- the beginning sounds a little too rushed, Marr's heavy wah-wah riff OK enough but Sumner's semi-rap/semi-sung vocals a bit ham-handed. By the time the full combination of gentle keyboards, crisp rhythms, and the gentle, reflective chorus comes to bear, though, everything feels just great. Perhaps understandably Electronic leans much more toward New Order than the Smiths -- Marr had already proven his desire to work in dance-crossover since his previous band's breakup, while Sumner's immediately recognizable, melancholic vocals call to mind New Order's rich history. With synth bass and Rolands standing in for Peter Hook's own unique way around the low end, though, Electronic stands out more on its own. Marr's guitar work throughout tends towards the subtle via soft, brisk strums or the occasional repeated key riff; as he's credited for keyboards as well, it's likely much of his work ended up creating the pleasant synth melodies. There's nothing bad per se on Electronic, merely mediocre or a touch forced time to time -- "Gangster," for instance, has a great, cinematic tension undercut by Sumner's attempt at social relevance. The three singles from the album remain the highlights: the delicate, acoustic guitar-led slow groove of "Get the Message," "Feel Every Beat" and its appropriately slamming rhythms, and, in America, the group's brilliant debut effort "Getting Away with It." Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys, who memorably guested on that last number, brings bandmate Chris Lowe along to help on his excellent, sly duet with Sumner -- "Patience of a Saint," another standout. (Neil Raggett[AllMusic]) Raise the Pressure "Forbidden City" – 4:03 "For You" – 4:52 "Dark Angel" – 5:30 "One Day" – 4:35 "Until the End of Time" – 6:19 "Second Nature" – 4:55 "If You've Got Love" – 6:26 "Out of My League" – 4:36 "Interlude" – 0:44 "Freefall" – 4:58 "Visit Me" – 5:58 "How Long" – 4:46 "Time Can Tell" – 4:43 For those unfamiliar with the band Electronic, the members are Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the Smiths and Bernard Sumner, vocalist for New Order. Together, the two are pilars of the Manchester music scene that blossomed in the late 70s and early 80s. This album in particular was produced by Karl Bertos, of Kraftwerk. If you've ever listened to their self-titled previous album, this seems to be the natural progression of their music. Not only do they maintain their dance sound, but utilize more of Johnny Marr's excellent guitar work. Bernard Sumner is also on point with his Brit-boy vocals often imitated by many other artists, but never duplicated. One of the stand-out tracks is "Dark Angel", which is an up-tempo, lyrically melancholy dance track where you can feel the Kraftwerkian influence of Bertos. "Second Nature" is a solid dance track with a style reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys, but without all of the theatrics. Meanwhile, "Time Can Tell" is a slower track, with a more romantic feel. Overall, you've got a solid album which is a prime example of what Brit-pop should be, and what many other artists should aspire to. I highly recommend the album, and also suggest checking out some of their other work. (Leonard Pigg) Thanks for downloading! Please rate & comment. Mostly, Enjoy!   Related Torrents
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