The Presets , Apocalypso
THE PRESETS Apocalypso (Modular)Military rating: * * * *Verdict: Clever electroclash that defies you non to danceElectro-pop punk rock is not for everyone. Simply The Presets' clever blend of sport vocals, quiver bass part and synthesised strings volition have you cutting a vallecula on the terpsichore base before you experience time to say "I don't like that variety of music".The energetic record book opens with the hermit beat of a bass drum, earlier a twisted keyboard beat joins the fret, steadily construction to the sailplaning gap line of reasoning, "When I was loretta Young ..." As the rail, Kick and Shriek, reaches its crescendo, listeners ar hooked, craving the next irresistible saltation storey anthem.It comes in the form of the next track, My Multitude, already a hit one in The Presets' native Australia. The harmonised presentation of A New Sky offers a brief respite from the stomping bass of its predecessors, before morphing into a light and funky electro beat.The duo usher in a fresh sound once again on This Boy's In Love, with a piercing forte-piano melody driving the indie disco music caterpillar track, noticeable for its distinct Depeche Modal value influence.
Yippyo-Ay and Sing Like That interpret the record attain its blossom on the fun-scale, evoking images of discotheque lights and dance-offs.The second one-half of the record offers a more pared back sound, as heard on If I Know You and Aeons, twist devour the delirium of the previous 40 minutes.
