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In response to no public demand, Madonna’s recent co-writer and The Killers’ producer/remixer Stuart Price returns as part of his group, last seen in 2003, to reclaim the crown they never owned from wonky-haired electro-females. And Lady Gaga.
Zoot Woman had their moments, particularly on the occasionally sublime debut album, Living in a Magazine. This third album eschews the blue-eyed pop-soul of that record in favour of exhuming the bones of electro-clash (if ever the dead should be left in peace…) and, of course, the 80s.
Surprisingly, considering Price’s phone contacts, there are no guest spots. Admittedly few could have added to the pointless, drill-looking-for-a-wall grind of Lust Forever, but elsewhere they may have helped.
As with the best electronica, the plaintive vocals sit comfortably over chirpily driven backdrops, but to varying effect. The frantic synths of Lonely by Your Side work with seasoned proficiency and although the lack of harmonies, such as on Witness, can make for gruelling listening, they will not disappoint fans of Depeche Mode’s more industrial moments.
It is impossible to talk about this album without mentioning its influences, as if they were any clearer it’d be wearing a sandwich board. We Won’t Break has a pining bass à la New Order, with whom Price also worked. As a remixer he has unavoidably picked up tricks, most evidently on the single Saturation which shares such similarities with The Killers’ Smile Like You Mean It. It is one of a handful of excellent tracks here.
But Things… suffers from being too knowing, its makers needing to relax a little more – at no point does it sound like they’re having as much fun as they should to warrant a comeback, and this patchy album perhaps follows modern 80s influences too closely. It remains platitudinal electro, serving at best to provoke investigation of their back catalogue. --Tom Hocknell
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The electro-clash survivors are at their most impressive yet: combining rip-your-heart-out lyrics with instantly singable melodies and frosty synths, all tinged with the occasional flurry of string and disco riffs. This is a masterclass in modern electronic music, finessed by innovation and emotional depth. 8/10 Camilla Pia --nme --nme
More Than Ever wraps undying love up in big keyboard stabs, Witness is an effective moody stomp, and Lonely By Your Side a personal/existential crisis in a three-minute pop song can hold its head up among their heroes. Dave Simpson --The Guardian --The Guardian
More Than Ever wraps undying love up in big keyboard stabs, Witness is an effective moody stomp, and Lonely By Your Side a personal/existential crisis in a three-minute pop song can hold its head up among their heroes. Dave Simpson --The Guardian --The Guardian
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THINGS ARE WHAT THEY USED TO BE,
By Paul Bentley (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Things Are What They Used To Be (Audio CD)
A Masterclass in Modern Electronic Music, Beautifully sung, rip your heart out lyrics. A fresh classic production that kicks arse, well worth the wait.
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Excellent return..,
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This review is from: Things Are What They Used To Be (Audio CD)
First new material since 2003..pretty much carries on from where they left off with their first 2 albums..Still unsure why they've failed to crack the UK charts though?..they're as good as any other electronic band that's been around in the last decade and far better than the likes of the irritating over-hyped Killers & Snow Patrol.If you loved their previous work then you will not be dissappointed with this new offering.
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Zoot Woman, where you been the last six years?,
By Big Zoot Fan "jdurbin384" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Things Are What They Used To Be (Audio CD)
Zoot Woman has put together another really terrific album (their third LP effort so far). This one is a bit more sedate than the last two forays, but still recognizable as the work of Blake, Blake, and Price. One of the tracks, "We Won't Break," has been available as a download for almost two years, and the band has been doing a LOT of live performances, for like, uhmmmmm, forever. Still, you have to ask: "Zoot Woman, where have been the last six years?"
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