- Vinyl (18 May 2010)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Xl
- ASIN: B003E1QCT0
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
HF are an electronica band from Toronto; `Latin' is their third album. Compared to their previous releases (`Holy F**k' in 2005, `LP' in 2007), their songs are more structured and focussed than before. While something might have been lost in terms of spontaneity (or at least the *impression* that anything could happen) evident in previous releases, in my opinion this new approach has helped the band to realise their potential. Throughout I was impressed by the propulsive drumming of Mike Schultz. I loved the way his playing creates and maintains the momentum and mood; there's a lot of subtlety and skill in his muscular playing.
`Latin' is one of those albums where you get the nagging feeling that you've heard bits of the songs before. I'm not talking outright plagiarism or pastiche, more `that sounds a bit like ...', that encourages the listener to hunt down and listen to the song(s) by the original artist just to confirm their suspicions. For example, the track `Silva & Grimes' could have been recorded by Neu!. `SHT MTN' is `Dirt' by Death In Vegas bolted onto the drum intro from the Rolling Stones' `Honky Tonk Woman', seemingly with Ladytron's Mira Aroyo spelling out the band's name in style of a Numbers station. `P.I.G.S.' is the grumpy cousin of The Orb's `Toxygene'. `Red Lights' could be the theme to a long lost 1970's American cop show. `1MD' drifts and then builds like early Slowdive. Admittedly there isn't anything as immediate or pretty as `Lovely Allen', but the high quality of the songs means you don't notice. While the influences and references are disparate everything sounds the work of a single band; wholly Holy F-...
I'm sorry but I need to say this. Why would musicians jeopardise their success by giving their collective a name that's the equivalent of a fourteen year old wearing a Cradle Of Filth t-shirt with `Jesus Is A Canoe' on the back? It isn't provocative nor particularly clever, just a source of slight embarrassment for everyone involved. It also makes reviewing albums by said band a bit tricky on websites where rude words are not permitted. This is a pity since the band - and `Latin' in particular - are worth evangelising about.
`Latin' is one of those albums where you get the nagging feeling that you've heard bits of the songs before. I'm not talking outright plagiarism or pastiche, more `that sounds a bit like ...', that encourages the listener to hunt down and listen to the song(s) by the original artist just to confirm their suspicions. For example, the track `Silva & Grimes' could have been recorded by Neu!. `SHT MTN' is `Dirt' by Death In Vegas bolted onto the drum intro from the Rolling Stones' `Honky Tonk Woman', seemingly with Ladytron's Mira Aroyo spelling out the band's name in style of a Numbers station. `P.I.G.S.' is the grumpy cousin of The Orb's `Toxygene'. `Red Lights' could be the theme to a long lost 1970's American cop show. `1MD' drifts and then builds like early Slowdive. Admittedly there isn't anything as immediate or pretty as `Lovely Allen', but the high quality of the songs means you don't notice. While the influences and references are disparate everything sounds the work of a single band; wholly Holy F-...
I'm sorry but I need to say this. Why would musicians jeopardise their success by giving their collective a name that's the equivalent of a fourteen year old wearing a Cradle Of Filth t-shirt with `Jesus Is A Canoe' on the back? It isn't provocative nor particularly clever, just a source of slight embarrassment for everyone involved. It also makes reviewing albums by said band a bit tricky on websites where rude words are not permitted. This is a pity since the band - and `Latin' in particular - are worth evangelising about.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Shades of older greats
12 July 2010
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Executive summary:
For fans of "classic" electronic music and people who enjoy the unusual and quirky.
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If you like older Chemical Brothers (such as Exit Planet Dust), you will like this album. Something I especially like about this band is that they don't use computers to produce this music. Instead, they use live drums and bass, as well as a myriad of other electric devices (toy keyboards, guitar effects pedals, and notably a 35mm film synchronizer). It's said that they also don't rehearse, which is pretty mind-blowing after listening to the tight jams on this album.
For fans of "classic" electronic music and people who enjoy the unusual and quirky.
Details:
If you like older Chemical Brothers (such as Exit Planet Dust), you will like this album. Something I especially like about this band is that they don't use computers to produce this music. Instead, they use live drums and bass, as well as a myriad of other electric devices (toy keyboards, guitar effects pedals, and notably a 35mm film synchronizer). It's said that they also don't rehearse, which is pretty mind-blowing after listening to the tight jams on this album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is amazing.
8 Nov 2010
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Fuzzy progressive electronic live organic awesome. I'm not so much for review writing, but I had to say something about this album. Stilettos is my pick for best track.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fans of gritty DnB Electronica Rejoice!
11 Aug 2010
Format:Audio CD
This album is amazing. HF have created a musical, driving mix of drum and bass and electronic noise that doesn't sound boring or austere and pre-programmed. Like a fresh blend of DJ Shadow, Boards of Canada, and Guided by Voices.
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