![]() “Break” is yet another lifeless number that screams filler track. Review: Franz Ferdinand – Always Ascending There is simply no tangible reason for this song to justify its six and a half minute run time. This is signified by the superfluous “oh oh”’s filling up space. They are trying to come off as ambitious, while not having the wealth of ideas to back it up. The longest song here, “Nice to See You” is also the most conventional rocker – that is, until the jarring and totally unwarranted rap break. The lack of a developed tune is disguised with effects. ![]() While Alex Trimble is going for a seductive croon, the bizarre production choice erases all of its edges. “Think” suffers from its distracting vocal processing. While there are some sincere, longing vocals on the verse, this effect is lost on the ultra clean, forgettable chorus. ![]() Next, “So Many People” is a more straightforward pop number carried by sultry keys and thudding drums. It is one where they are not fully relying on a cheap hook. With its jittering energy, this is easily one of the more interesting, more complete tunes on the album. “Satisfaction Guaranteed” is glittery synthpop at times reminiscent of new wave’s poppier side ( Tears For Fears, Duran Duran). They are aiming so hard for arena level catharsis they want their music to feel bigger than it is or should be. While undeniably a strong and catchy tune, the band regrettably falls into its worst tendencies on the climaxing bridge. The disco inspired guitars, the George Clinton-esque background vocals in the chorus, and the bass heavy interludes all factor in the track’s funky feel. ![]() Single “Talk” ventures into EDM-lite territory. For the most part, it’s painfully colour-by-numbers indie pop. There is a bubbly, heavily polished bridge to finish things off. It’s just your luck, strangers living out your dreams,” they observe. It’s a sugary dance pop track that kickstarts their exploration into humanity’s ties to technology “You’re getting stuck with papers in the magazines. False Alarm, their fourth effort, continues this evolution.Īlbum opener “Once” kicks things off with a fuzzy synth intro. In more recent years, the band has shifted their approach to embrace a more prominently electronic sound. ![]() The Northern Irish three piece perform perfectly agreeable hybrids of rock and dance-pop. Two Door Cinema Club have always rode the line of being marketed as indie while safely holding a corporate pop appeal. ![]()
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