- Audio CD (29 Jan 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Msi Music/Super D
- ASIN: B000L21E7K
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Flagbearers for the "nu rave" movement they helped found, London's The Klaxons make their full-length debut with Myths Of The Near Future. Fans of the old rave, initially, will be forgiven for not knowing what all the fuss is about - beyond a dramatically punked-up cover of "Not Over Yet" by '90s chart star Grace, The Klaxons owe precious little to the synthetic rush of UK clubland past or present. Persist, though, because once beyond this realisation, it's possible to appreciate this band on their own merits. "Isle Of Her" and "From Atlantis To Interzone" comes on like brooding US punks Liars, all thrumming, distorted bassline and a vocal delivery that veers between desolate and manic (although the latter's whirling air-raid siren is very much The Klaxons' own addition), while on the other side of the coin, "Golden Skans" betrays an impressive ability for anthemic, harmony-laden pop. Lyrically, too, it's a confusing and fascinating document, fragments of "peacock's tails" and "madcap Medusa" emerging from the maelstrom. What at first sounds unfocused gradually makes a weird kind of sense; indeed, you suspect The Klaxons planned it that way from the beginning. --Louis Pattison.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After only hearing a small handful of their songs, this buy was a bit of a risk! On first listen to be honest I wasn't too impressed, and skipped most of the songs. However, upon second listen (and without skipping any songs) I really liked it! The songs are all unique and although not catchy in an obvious way, I found myself singing along in no time and humming away for most of the day! This has to be one of my favourite albums at the moment, and despite listening to it most days- I still pick up on new things I missed the previous times. Whether you like crashing synths, smooth vocals, memorable melodies, or even dancing around whilst getting ready- then this album is sure to be a winner with you!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
the album is great! magick is a top single, and golden skans will be too. atlantis to interzone, gravity's rainbow, 4 horsemen of 2012 and it's not over yet are also great songs on the album.
i strongly urge people to by their xan valleys EP as well. there are 2 quality remixes on it, and another song from the klaxons, called The Bouncer.
these boys deserve to be huge.
i strongly urge people to by their xan valleys EP as well. there are 2 quality remixes on it, and another song from the klaxons, called The Bouncer.
these boys deserve to be huge.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was not sure about this album at first, I listened too it on a long boring drive home one night and realised I had not skipped a track which i realised had to be a good sign! I was still undecided when I reached home and decided to keep it in the CD player. This album is a grower; the more you listen to it the better it gets. It is quite 80's and that little bit different not the ususal Kooks / The View drivel. It has got some substance and is not the usual indie jangly guitar crap that there seems to be so much of at the moment. Not sure it quite deserves 5 stars but its a very good 4 stars.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Oh well, they can't all be good
I finally decided to take a punt on this, mainly on the basis of the Golden Skans single which is OK and also because the price had dropped to a reasonable level. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by H. meiehofer
Unexpected good album
This band reminded me the old British funk band "Shriekback" on 80's, playing fast accurate and having very interesting vocals (harmonic matching lead and back). Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2008 by D. TOTSIOS
Disappointing Nonsense
Hype, hype, hype. It's a wonderful thing for aspiring male bands today, isn't it? Without it, The Libertines wouldn't now be getting hailed as former saviours of rock and roll, and... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2007 by J. Roberts
Mish mash
Now distancing themselves from the "nu rave" scene that they invented with their management, a Mercury Music prize sitting on their shelf, how good is this record? Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by dave jarvue
Hoxton jokers
2 Stars for the only 2 decent songs they possess, the rest truley forgettable!
How this band won the Mercury music prize I have no idea, 808 State tunes played, (sorry ripped... Read more
How this band won the Mercury music prize I have no idea, 808 State tunes played, (sorry ripped... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by N. Cannon
Another victim of the loudness war
I liked this album but I found that I just didn't listen to it, for some reason it sounded to garish, and the drums sound pathetic and quiet. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by A. Hosking
Sir Duke
Well this album has it's moments - it sounds like the Klaxons made an effort to create something truely original. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2007 by Lawrence Major
FANTASTIC!
This album is completely different from the Klaxons first album - if you loved that, then there's a chance you might not like this one. Read more
Published on 30 July 2007 by M. Williams
Klaxons Super Duper
This is a very good CD - I currently have an extended period sitting on my bum all day for medical reasons and being at Mum and Dad's I am doing a lot of watching of MTV and all of... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Ian Hatfield
perfection at its greatest
This debut album by the klaxons is truly mesmerising. Although it's overwhelming, yet subtle, tunes might not appeal to your tastes at first, as it didn't for me. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by Martin
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