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Take one listen to the soaring summer harmonies and meaty power-pop production on Electric Version and the New Pornographers' country of origin becomes obvious. Canada has never been shy of wearing its love for the Beach Boys and Cheap Trick on its sleeve and the second album from alt. country star Neko Case's Vancouver supergroup-of-sorts contains exactly the sort of contagious, chunky pop melodies you'd expect. Songs like "Chump Change" and "Miss Teen Wordpower" fizz and crackle with catchy "ba-ba-ba" choruses, Case coming across like a Suzi Quatro in waiting, bouncy and irresistible like fellow Matador stars Guided by Voices. Super-charged like the Go-Go's, sexy like early Pretenders, this is a real treat. --Everett True
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The second album from the Canadian pop-punk outfit.
If you're at all familiar with their first album 'Mass Romantic' then you can expect a similar brand of punchy, catchy tracks. The band haven't really evolved since their first outing, but that really doesn't matter because the songs are so great. 'The Laws Have Changed' and 'The Electric Version' are probably the catchiest tracks on the album, boasting the same highly melodic and frenetic style that made the first album a masterpiece.
If you're at all familiar with their first album 'Mass Romantic' then you can expect a similar brand of punchy, catchy tracks. The band haven't really evolved since their first outing, but that really doesn't matter because the songs are so great. 'The Laws Have Changed' and 'The Electric Version' are probably the catchiest tracks on the album, boasting the same highly melodic and frenetic style that made the first album a masterpiece.
Unfortunately, Neko case (the fantastic girl singer) only sings lead on a couple of tracks but Carl Newman delivers some strong vocal performances as the bands frontman.
The band's overall sound is still very keyboard heavy and full of energetic drum fills, but there are also subtle uses of strings and saxophones if you listen out.
The lyrics sound interesting as well, its a shame they didn't print them.
Electric Version is a great pop album and deserves to be played loud.
Enjoy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Rarely has an album I've purchased lived up to massive expectations like this one. Laden with irresistable hooks, catchy choruses, and imaginative lyrics, "Electric Version" picks up where "Mass Romantic" leaves off. Another Pornographers Instant Indie Classic - keep 'em coming!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having stumbled across this record i didnt know what to expect, and didnt expect much. I was very pleasently surprised. My first impressions were "Wow, this is really good!".
These impressions hold true for the whole album. The chirpy pop sounds generated by these candian guys and gals is uplifting and always manages to cheer me up.
5/5 A happy, pop rock album suitible for everyone!
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