Thursday, June 21, 2012

Battles - Gloss Drop (USA 2011)

An Uncle Roddus album review


1. Africastle (5:48)
2. Ice Cream (Featuring Matias Aguayo) (4:36)
3. Futura (6:17)
4. Inchworm (4:52)
5. Wall Streeet (9:03)
6. My Machines (Featuring Gary Numan) (3:55)
7. Dominican Fade (1:48)
8. Sweetie & Shag (Featuring Kazu Makino) (3:50)
9. Toddler (1:11)
10.Rolls Bayce (2:06)
11.White Electric (6:14)
12.Sundome (Featuring Yamantaka Eye) (7:47)

I had enjoyed the debut album by Battles back in 07' after reading a favourable review in Uncut magazine and after I discovered that this, only their second album, had been recently released I was eager to sample its  aural eccentricities. This new album of experimental quirky indie pop numbers doesn't disappoint and I am thoroughly enjoying the excellent creativity of the mostly instrumental music conceived by this talented and wonderful band. All sorts of music have been incorporated into these ditties to coalesce into a unique sound. Most enjoyable. Rating 4/5

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