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Velocifero

~ Ladytron
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (2 Jun 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • ASIN: B0016OMG6K
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,252 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Black Cat
2. Ghosts
3. I'm Not Scared
4. Runaway
5. Season Of Illusions
6. Burning Up
7. Kletva
8. They Gave You A Heart They Gave You A Name
9. Predict The Day
10. Lovers
11. Deep Blue
12. Tomorrow
13. Versus

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Amazon.co.uk review

Four albums in, and it’s quite clear that Liverpool’s Ladytron are not susceptible to the dancefloor’s flightier urges. Like its predecessors, Velocifero is electro-pop to the core, a sparking circuit of cold emotions and enveloping synths that despite its remove –- or perhaps because of it –- feels the perfect vehicle for some genuinely affecting pop songs. Boasting additional production work from Nine Inch Nails’ Alessandro Cortini and Vicarious Bliss of notorious Parisian imprint Ed Banger, there is a certain robust quality of sound here: "Black Cat", sung by Mira Aroyo in her native Bulgarian, commences with booming drums and big black smears of synthesiser. But there are signs of a certain playfulness, too. "Ghosts" rides a lolloping glam beat that positions it in the area of Goldfrapp’s Black Cherry, Helena Marnie’s cool, mysterious vocal recalling Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadler in its veiled promise: "There's a ghost in me/who wants to say I'm sorry/Doesn't mean I'm sorry". The Aroyo-sung "Kletva", meanwhile, is a cover of the theme from an old Bulgarian children’s TV program, performed with an uncharacteristic jaunt that, while relatively alien to Ladytron, actually works rather nicely.–-Louis Pattison


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Dark Liverpudlian electro-rockers Ladytron's fourth full-length is, predictably, a classy and assured offering, adapting their subtle and sometimes impressionistic sound to a moredance-centric sensibility. Although there is a predominantly moody atmosphere on 'Velocifero' (which translates as 'Bringer Of Speed'), a light-hearted version of a Bulgarian TV theme ('Kletva') ensures that a balance is struck. Lead single 'Ghosts' is a glam-influenced stomp, while album tracks like 'Deep Blue' are more exploratory. Always pushing forwards, Ladytron have crafted another interesting instalment in their history that will keep listeners guessing where they'll go next.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Whistling In The Dark, 6 Aug 2008
By The Wolf (uk) - See all my reviews
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Have you noticed, when walking along a busy street, how many
more obstacles to a safe passage exist than did so (for those
of you who can remember) twenty years ago ?!

Humans have all but ceased to look OUT into the world.

With attention focussed on mobile phones and portable personal
music systems the pavements of London have become evermore
dangerous for a fellow, like myself, with four paws and a tail.

...and as for stainless steel mini-scooters - just don't get me started !

All of which may or may not heve any connection to the following
thoughts about Ladytron's most recent release 'Velocifero'.

The formula is an appealing one, if a little relentless at times.

Thirteen dense, rhythmically four-square, electropop anthems.

Despite, or perhaps inspite of, the lack of dynamic variation
evident in this set, it is left to its' not inconsiderable
melodic strengths to win through and save the day.

'Black Cat' is a worthy opener.
Mr Cortini's production skill brings a dark, hard edge to the
proceedings and Ms Aroyo deports herself splendidly in her
native Bulgarian with mysterious aplomb.

The confident stomping approach continues through ' Ghosts',
'I'm Not Scared' and 'Runaway' with little sign of fatigue.

'Season of Illusion' seduces us with it's slower introduction
and spookily shifting chordal progression before settling down
into another grinding groove.

'Burning Up' crackles along with the spirit of Mr Oakey and friends
dancing wildly in the wings.

'Kletva' mystifies with its elusive melody and impenetrable
(unless you happen to be Bulgarian) lyrical content.
What a strange and wonderful language to have at one's musical disposal.

'They Gave You A Heart, They Gave You A Name' brings the B52's to mind
for some strange reason but the feeling may pass.

'Predict The Day' must take the prize as The Wolf's favorite track.
The gentle and largely forgotten art of whistling is resurrected here
to stunning effect.

'The Lovers' thrashing progress and rather
irritating melody doesn't convince.

'Deep Blue' and 'Tomorrow' are both dancefloor worthies.

'Versus' is a somewhat anticlimatic ending. It's quasi-cinematic
theme only just saved from oblivion by a bit more B-Movie
whistling at the end.

All in all a bit of a mixed bag but worth the investment.

Recommended.



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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The 00s are Ladytron's decade, 24 Sep 2008
By Zuri Z "|ZZ" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
Once upon a time, electronic acts were routinely dismissed for fetishising sounds at the expense of musical substance. It's ironic, then, that Ladytron have written some of the best songs of the 00s while the 21st century rock'n'roll brigade, largely concerned with approaching various sonic blueprints from yesteryear, have rarely managed to pen anything memorable, let alone lasting.

Ladytron's latest strike Velocifero is their best so far: 53 minutes and not one weak track. The opening `Black Cat' appears to merge three distinct Dario Argento soundtracks into one: a gothic keyboard motif reminiscent of Profondo Rosso, the mechanic 80s beat of Tenebrae, and the stomach-punching synth drum accents of Suspiria. Wow.

`Ghosts' is essentially an electro glam rock shuffle. That concept isn't new, but where Goldfrapp were trying, Ladytron do it effortlessly and emerge with a much more natural sense of melody.

`I'm Not Scared' features more of Helen Marnie's ethereal vocal melodies and is the standout track of the album. Ladytron's vocal lines being idiosyncratic as they are, I'm often under the impression the band have invented and patented their own scales.

While on earlier efforts Mira Aroyo's harshly spoken vocals exuded the charm of a communist border guard from a 1980s Stallone movie, she utilizes her native Bulgarian in a way that makes the language sound genuinely sexy on the sublime `Kletva'. Imagine smoothly coming down from speed on an early summer morning, laying in a park with friends you've spent a night out with. You might have a few cans and a few lines left, and there's a sexual undercurrent to your interaction. `Kletva' is the sonic equivalent of that atmosphere. Strangely enough, it's actually the cover of an old Bulgarian children's TV tune.

I'm not sure if Ladytron's boys Daniel and Reben should be allowed to ever sing again, as happens on `Versus', but this is a minor complaint considering the album's overall gorgeousness.

From 2001's innocent 604 through the soft-focus lensed Light and Magic (2002) and the rock-tinted Witching Hour (2005), Ladytron's journey has been one from self-consciously naive quirkiness and melancholy-lite towards more intensely bleak scenarios. Velocifero peaks as their darkest album thus far, a quality further carved out by a harsher and harder production. Parallels could be drawn to Depeche Mode's gradual transformation from new wave synth popsters to industrial and rock flavoured gloom merchants in the 80s - a band whose outlook was not a million light years away from Ladytron's.

At the beginning of the decade, the NME granted Ladytron their 15 minutes of exposure. Maybe that was the problem. Ladytron's slick, detached image seemed to signify style over content, especially in contrast to the simultaneously bourgeoning `new rock revolution' - a random selection of garage punk Johnny-come-latelies and "scruffy" indie rock combos hailed as the real thing by the NME. While Miss Kittenesque ditties such as `Seventeen' found some resonance with the electroclash crowd, it went largely unnoticed that Ladytron were capable of writing classic songs such as `Blue Jeans`, an understated tune that would have made The Velvet Underground and Nico proud. Ladytron didn't achieve more than a solid cult following.

But given the quality of their subsequent efforts, and especially with Velocifero being yet another improvement in the songwriting department, there really is no reason why Ladytron shouldn't be one of the biggest acts in the world.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Darker, but no less brilliant..., 26 Aug 2008
By Guy Walters (Warminster, UK) - See all my reviews
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...give it a couple of plays, and play it loud. One misgiving: try not to listen to this on tinny little iPod speakers or headphones - they just can't cope with the omnipresent bass synth that rumbles throughout the whole album. You'll need a decent hi-fi for this, otherwise the whole thing distorts. I wonder how often artists think of this when they're in the studio?
(Incidentally, why has nobody else mentioned 'Burning Up' as a standout track?)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Reverse Gears Please
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stand by for a remix
Newcomers to Ladytron's superb and stubbornly retro electro-rock material will be pleased with this release but long-timers may feel a little let-down by it. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite
Improving on an outstanding album is something most bands fail to achieve - and Ladytron are one of them. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Marshall

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, but a step down from Witching Hour
While I love this new album, it has some problems. Firstly the production is a bit rougher than expected, with the vocals inaudible in places. Read more
Published 16 months ago by G. Bradley

5.0 out of 5 stars utterly addictive
I can't understand how I'd never heard of this group until last week. I saw them as the support act for Interpol at Manchester Apollo and only caught the last three songs, but... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. L. Papworth

5.0 out of 5 stars The 'bringer of speed' takes you to perfection
Velocifero is Ladytron's fourth album and it continues to baffle me as to why they're not regular chart fixtures as they have the songwriting talent, the determination and the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by sonik57

4.0 out of 5 stars An album of gothic monoliths.
Ok, I've had this album now since it's release a fortnight ago. Initially I'd been very excited about it because I jumped on the whole Ladytron thing at Witching Hour, and that... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. B. Blakemore

3.0 out of 5 stars missed opportunity
After 'Witching Hour', I had great hopes for the new album. The one which would drag the band out of their cult status and get the commercial credit they have long been overdue... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. J. Hoggett

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