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Lightbulbs
by Fujiya & Miyagi
This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.
LABEL: |
Deaf Dumb & Blind |
RELEASE DATE: |
09 September 2008 |
DISCS: |
1 disc |
GENRE(S): |
Rock, Electronic |
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80
Observer Music Monthly
F&M; have added intriguing textures to the Krautrock of 2006's Transparent Things.
80
The Guardian
David Best again sensibly centres his whispered vocals upon texture rather than melody, with lyrics seemingly selected from a pool of pop-culture references by phonetic potential alone.
70
musicOMH.com
Words are used minimally and to great effect.
70
Dot Music
But for those who imagine a less self-consciously experimental Blur or Can perhaps jamming it out with Parliament, there's much to enjoy on this classy, cerebral but hugely accessible album.
60
NOW Magazine
Despite a few uncomfortable moments, the Brighton trio turn in another solid effort.
60
Mojo
At their indie-disco feyest they can elicit comparisons with Hot Chip, but Lightbulbs trips the dark fantastic in its own deadpan style. [Sep 2008, p.110]
60
Spin
Their more subdued follow-up doesn't dirty things up much, but it does give some character to the quartet's airtight groovemaking.
40
Slant Magazine
Lightbulbs is an album solely for the initiated, and newcomers to Fujiya & Miyagi would be better served by skipping this watered-down amalgamation and checking out the band's influences instead.
The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
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