On The Only Choice, More strips away layers of irony and ambiguity -- as well as the darker sonic elements -- that characterized his previous two efforts. The result is an album that's easy on the ears -- but ultimately less compelling than what has come before. And yet, even when it falls short, The Only Choice is definitely worth a listen. On the best tracks -- such as "Humana" and "Industrial Drums" -- More incorporates African textures and themes with skill that rivals that of {$Peter...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. INCLUDES CD! Insound Staff Pick - 2008! Old fans will note a substantial difference between the new album and the previous releases; Saturdays = Youth is more shoegaze-y in texture and more pop in construction. While the galactic, deep space vibe is still there (frontman Anthony Gonzalez loves those distorted synths!), the overall aesthetic is more Cocteau Twins a la My Bloody Valentine rather than another addition to the towering electronic post-rock tradition that Mogwai and Sigur Rós perfe...   [ read more ]

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THIS ITEM IS A PRE-ORDER. WE EXPECT IT TO SHIP ON OR BEFORE THE MARCH 16TH RELEASE DATE. Extra Life is the primary musical vehicle for singer, guitarist and composer Charlie Looker, an intense and respected voice in the New York experimental underground. For years, Looker was a core member of legendary brutal chamber ensemble Zs, and has also worked with Dirty Projectors, Glenn Branca, William Parker and the S.E.M. Ensemble. Formed in 2007, Extra Life combines elements of medieval chant, metallic hardco...   [ read more ]

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