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Track Listings
| 1. Tell 'Em |
| 2. Kids |
| 3. Riot Rhythm |
| 4. Infinity Guitars |
| 5. Run The Heart |
| 6. Rachel |
| 7. Can You Get To That |
| 8. Rill Rill |
| 9. Crown On The Ground |
| 10. Straight A's |
| 11. A/B Machines |
| 12. Treats |
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was first turned onto the duo from Brooklyn by a friend on twitter and have since fell in love with the interesting dynamic between the singers unique voice twisted in with guitar and electronica. Their music is hard to translate into words. The only way I've been able to describe them to people is a toned down version of Crystal Castles mixed with a very small bit of muse's guitar riffs.
This poor description shows how different Sleigh Bells are to the norm and deserve a listen. My favourite track is the opener "Tell 'Em" for its brash and unreservedly explosive introduction to the band.
Great album, worth the asking price 100%.
This poor description shows how different Sleigh Bells are to the norm and deserve a listen. My favourite track is the opener "Tell 'Em" for its brash and unreservedly explosive introduction to the band.
Great album, worth the asking price 100%.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
This record seems to be being touted as an underground classic in the making. This is slightly deceptive because, in fact, it is pure pop. It consists entirely of stomping beats, repetitive lyrics and enormous riffs. It has a whole string of potential singles that, if there were any justice in the world, would be number 1 hits.
Except. The production.
Now, normally, I feel production is something that should take a back seat but in this case it's impossible to ignore. All these recordings are brutally redlined. Do you remember cassette recorders? Do you remember the crude automatic level control that messed your recordings up and meant that whenever the drums cut in everything else cut out? Well, Sleigh Bells have used a bunch of expensive valve gear to achieve exactly the same effect. presumably. I dunno, maybe they did run it through the mic on an old portable. You could hold it up as a masterclass in how not to master a record. It shouldn't work at all.
This is either complete idiocy or a stroke of genius. I'm coming down on the side of genius. Somehow it all works. This is a great record.
PS My partner commented "if it weren't for the production it would be the Ting Tings". She's right. I don't think this is a bad thing on any count.
Except. The production.
Now, normally, I feel production is something that should take a back seat but in this case it's impossible to ignore. All these recordings are brutally redlined. Do you remember cassette recorders? Do you remember the crude automatic level control that messed your recordings up and meant that whenever the drums cut in everything else cut out? Well, Sleigh Bells have used a bunch of expensive valve gear to achieve exactly the same effect. presumably. I dunno, maybe they did run it through the mic on an old portable. You could hold it up as a masterclass in how not to master a record. It shouldn't work at all.
This is either complete idiocy or a stroke of genius. I'm coming down on the side of genius. Somehow it all works. This is a great record.
PS My partner commented "if it weren't for the production it would be the Ting Tings". She's right. I don't think this is a bad thing on any count.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great first album, sounding different to anything I've heard before. It's absolute chaos most of the time, and needs to be played loud! I've found that over time, I've started to skip some songs but others I could listen to all day; it's not flawless but definitely deserves a good listen to.
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NOISE IS AWESOME
This band is fantastic. I had heard a few people talking about them and decided to try the album. A decision I do not regret. Read more
Published 26 days ago by George Leak
Different but Awesome
Ah while Lady Gaga goes about her business pretending to be different but still singing the most generic pop songs on the market Sleigh Bells are actually doing something... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ekb
Slay Bells
Back in the space year 2004, I inherited an ancient drum machine which I duly ran through my guitar effects pedals, turned everything to 11 and basked in the throbs of white-noise,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. Bransden
Starts off strong...
Having heard a couple of the tracks from this album on the radio (BBC 6 Music) I decided to take the plunge. I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Wonko
Wow!
What can i say!!!!....loud and brash sums it up, but soooooo different. Some of the quality a bit lacking but so different and as many reviewers before me have said - has to be... Read more
Published 15 months ago by G1089
This is my opinion of this album
A really good, powerful record. If you like it loud, you'll probably enjoy this. Not too sure where they'll go next, but in the meantime 'Treats' is well worth a few listens.
Published 16 months ago by Paws for thought
riff heaven
What else can one say but great, pumping album good to get a party started, the rappy/shouty vocals and riffing guitars have a great energy that make this album very enjoyable.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. L. Napolitano
Go on, take the risk...
If you're thinking of buying this on the strength of a track or two you've heard - do it! I bought it on the strength of hearing 'Riot Rhythm' - it's not my usual type of thing,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. J. Howarth
A brilliant album
An amazing album. A bit of hip-hop with a dash of rock guitar and some silky vocals mixed in.
Published 17 months ago by CMC
Chaotic!
Debut album from a brilliant band with a totally unique sound. Part produced by MIA, which does show at times, this is a masterpiece in fusing genres and doing it well. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jesseenf
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