Seksu Roba
"Pleasure Vibrations" CD
Eenie
Meenie Records
Genres: electronica, electro-pop
Eenie Meenie
PO Box 691397
Los Angeles CA
90060 USA
Feb 23 - 29 2004 |
Though Seksu Roba's Pleasure Vibrations album is not at
all a "chillout" album in the true sense of the term, it has
quite a few similarities to the genre - laidback, smooth textures and
inoffensive hooks are used abundantly. The songs are all pretty and
melodic, filled with synth-based chords and Ladytron-esque
vocals (primarily courtesy of singer Lun*na Menoh.) Comparisons
to the modern electro-pop scene are inevitable while reviewing this;
though Seksu Roba certainly have a distinct sound, there are
many similarities here with bands like Stereolab, Le Tigre,
and the aforementioned Ladytron.
The first highlight of this album comes two songs in, with the
wonderful "Hesitation," a hum-worthy tune boasting an
uplifting beat and a wonderfully funky, infectious melody. "The
Night is Mine," meanwhile, makes for perfect headphone listening
- its liquid, funkified rhythm goes well with the stunning
verse/chorus structure. The wonderful covers "Up Up and
Away" and "Moon Song", originally performed by The
Fifth Dimension and My Bloody Valentine respectively, are
great instrumentals that will be absolutely adored by moog junkies.
All in all, Pleasure Vibrations is an enjoyable,
interesting, and extremely infectious album from a new duo on the
electronic pop scene. Buy this album, appreciate the glory of Seksu
Roba, and do yourself a favour - pump the bass up.
86%
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 14 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2003] |
