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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Every time this goes on, when we have guests around, they say "this sounds fantastic, what is it?" and what is even better, it just improves with every listen. Several tracks would work in a club but the best way to listen to it is on your own when you have some time to listen properly.
A unique album, I'm trying to think of more mainstream references than other reviews - how about a (much) darker Pet Shop Boys combined with Depeche Mode and washed through 'Plastic Letters' era Blondie? Well, maybe not but I'm trying! The layers of sound are beautiful. I love the first two albums but this is just way beyond either: full of mystery, evocative sounds and stronger singing than before.
The stand out track for me is 'International Dateline' - really dreamy and 'Destroy...' would be great for anyone who wants to vent their anger by listening at full volume.
I've recommended it to everyone in my vicinity so make sure you at least get to hear it.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Contrary to some opinions, I think each Ladytron album has improved on the last (I know there's a school of thought that thinks 604 is untouchable).
As an opening track, "High Rise" is fantastic (possibly the best track I heard in 2005), but it is also a real statement that you are about to hear a band move to the next level in their development, and that's exactly what happens. "Destroy Everything you Touch" and "International Dateline" are great too, and "Weekend" positively soars.
I notice another reviewer who said that this album is "criminally under-rated"; and I agree whole-heartedly. Very telling that Q Magazine and Observer Music Monthly both failed to feature it in their "Albums of 2005". Their loss, as they continue to punt Keane and James Blunt.
As an opening track, "High Rise" is fantastic (possibly the best track I heard in 2005), but it is also a real statement that you are about to hear a band move to the next level in their development, and that's exactly what happens. "Destroy Everything you Touch" and "International Dateline" are great too, and "Weekend" positively soars.
I notice another reviewer who said that this album is "criminally under-rated"; and I agree whole-heartedly. Very telling that Q Magazine and Observer Music Monthly both failed to feature it in their "Albums of 2005". Their loss, as they continue to punt Keane and James Blunt.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is simply stunning - the progression and growth that this band has had over their 3 albums is outstanding, and this is proof - great melodies, mysterious lyrics and haunting synths. The album hightlights are High Rise, Last One Standing and International Dateline.
I cannot recommend this album enough - buy it and be prepared to fall in love.
I cannot recommend this album enough - buy it and be prepared to fall in love.
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Excellent Album
Great limited edition Ladytron vinyl, from the days before 'Gravity the (really bad album that I can't bear to listen to) seducer'
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Published 11 months ago by Trev Jones
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Spine-tingling masterpiece
Like other reviewers, I am kind of baffled why Ladytron aren't much bigger than they are. But it seems to be one of the eternal laws of the music industry that the really great and... Read more
Published on 2 May 2011 by Jason
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bewitched by Ladytron
They wear all black, sing lyrics like "Daylight is the enemy" and have called their album "Witching Hour." But wait! Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Kevin Clarke
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The 'bonus remix' album has these tracks and more
There is a newer version of this album on Amazon called 'Witching Hour: Bonus Remix Edition' (ASIN: B000TSJU4U). Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Richard D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bewitching
Their first two albums were good but Witching Hour is in a different league. Easily the best album of 2005 and the best electronic album I've heard since the 80s. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by M. Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
this is such a good album. electro at it's best, yet, this ablum is extremly underrated. it opens with a firey start, "high rise" and delves into "destroy everything you touch,"... Read more
Published on 11 May 2006 by clare
5.0 out of 5 stars
top notch
this album is excellent, sonically diverse and a fair bit addictive. id kind of liked to see the lyrics printed on the sleeve though they sound most intrigueing
Published on 28 Oct 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the best thing anywhere and anywhen.
I'm not not a lazy person, so I can't find the steam to write the 20-page epic review it deserves. When I first listened to this album, one I had been anticipating for years now, I... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2005 by Mr. D. R. Little
5.0 out of 5 stars
Constant Improvement
Surely this year's "must buy" for the discerning alternative music listener. Accessible but with enough depth to endure and unfold through repeated playing. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2005 by I. Hewerdine
5.0 out of 5 stars
A splendid, epic effort on their third outing...
It's been almost three years since the release of their second album 'Light & Magic' which was a minimalist yet digital-pop affair. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2005
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