#27 – Asobi Seksu – Hush
Following up 2006’s acclaimed-from-all-quarters Citrus was never going to be easy for Asobi Seksu. Good thing, then, that Hush doesn’t try to imitate the success or sound of Citrus. Instead they’ve sailed into somewhat dreamier waters, more Cocteau Twins than My Bloody Valentine. Whilst the noisier side of the band is missed, what they’ve replaced it with works too, especially on tracks like In The Sky, Mehnomae and single Me & Mary. Yuki Chikodate’s vocals definitely seem to fit with this style – a cross between Liz Fraser and Kazu Makino, still sultry yet with more restraint than before. A great dreampop addition to their repetoire.
Asobi Seksu – In The Sky
Asobi Seksu Myspace
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Photo: Oliver Lopena @Maxwells, NJ, 08/06
Gig Of The Week – Vivian Girls – Brixton Windmill
Brooklyn’s Vivian Girls have had a whirlwind 2008. Recently named in Rough Trade’s 50 albums of 2008 (#9, no less), the band follows support slots with Deerhunter, Fucked Up and Love is All over in the States with a couple of shows here in London. The first is the peach, set in the dark, cramped surroundings of Brixton’s tiny Windmill venue. The sound is resolutely lo-fi, with hints of Sarah Records influence along with classic girl group vs Jesus And Mary Chain noise. So ignore the glitzy XFM bash up the road at the Academy and go and head for Brooklyn in Brixton.
You can stream the entire debut album over at Last.fm
Where Do You Run To (mp3)
Photo: Mercurialn
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