I actually quite like the album. I do see what you mean about the vocals,
but they work for me. I really like the way they interact with the
music...otherwise it'd be too sugary-pop for my tastes. You can definitely
tell English isn't their first language.
And I rather like the lyrics on quite a few of the songs. 'Impossible',
'Stranger', 'Way Too Good' all have engaging lyrics with really nice
production. Usually when you hear a band is trying to include electronics
in their pop they seem diametrically opposed with their style. I think
Figurine have really meshed them together quite well. No it's not going to
impress the hardcore IDM fans, but if you want a lighter pop album with
interesting beats that don't detract from the song, give them a listen.
-Nathan
quoted 11 lines Did anybody else find "The Heartfelt" to be a good> Did anybody else find "The Heartfelt" to be a good
> listen? I, unfortunately, didn't. They tried to
> replicate the neo-Kraftwerk sound popularized by
> Komputer, Mikron 64, MAT-101, Bochum Welt, Kraftwelt,
> etc., but it just fell flat. I'm all about deadpan
> vocals (read: "Warm Leatherette") but there is a
> difference between deadpan and an irritatingly flat,
> wavering, pseudo-Cockney that clashes with the
> melodies. The descriptions and reviews made me
> excited, but it leaves much to be desired in terms of
> production, lyrics, and general sound.
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