The title of Cut Copy's new LP is a juxtaposition symbolic of its sound. The Cutter's music is ghostly and ethereal, creating a sonic wall that is set against some of the lovliest, shimmering retro-electro-disco you've ever heard. Although there are many rock elements included--producer Tim Goldsworthy seems to be heavily influenced by Kevin Shields --this is not a rock record. It's a dance, synth--driven album that blends elements of house, trance, electro-beats and Euro pop into a unified whole--all the while transporting you to the sunny coast of Australia where your futuristic shades reflect the summer sun. "Lights and Music" captures this to a tee, and ravers and rockers alike will undoubteldly throw their fists up in the air in unison as if to come together under a greater "understanding." Now this is the Modular revolution.
I gave it a 87%, which is a damn near perfect score at Filter.
Here they are live at South by Southwest
Miss. Toats (iheartcomix) and Adam--Mr. Modular U.S.--straight diggin' it.
Cut Copy live=pure happiness! I haven't smiled like this in weeks. I think I can attribute my half a year I spent in the Gold Coast of Australia for my Cut Copy/Presets addiction.
It all started 2 and a half years ago at Big Day Out, but that's another story.
Miss. Toats (iheartcomix) and Adam--Mr. Modular U.S.--straight diggin' it.
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