Passive Me Aggressive You by The Naked and Famous (original) (raw)
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Record Label: Republic
Release Date: Mar 15, 2011
Artist(s): Thom Powers, Jesse Wood, David Beadle, Alisa Xayalith
Summary: The New Zealand indie electronic band's debut album opened at number one on the New Zealand album chart.
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- Record Label: Republic
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic
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Negative: 0 out of 15
The vocals of core dynamic duo Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers instantly proffer more light and shade, while the punchy garage of Kraut Of All Of This, distorted, gliding My Bloody Valentine-lite of Frayed And Spank, or thundering Chemical Brothers detonations at the heart of A Wolf In Geek's Clothing all point to far more than just obscure psych records in their collection. [Apr 2011, p.100]
You're unlikely to be disappointed. [Apr 2011, p.84]
Despite the overarching feel of having a bit of the early MGMT's about them (which, to be fair, is hardly a bad thing), there's enough variety within the New Zealanders' debut to prove they're more than just a one-trick, party-starting pony.
Under The Radar
Mar 22, 2011
It is a decent debut, with a lot of room for growth. [Feb 2011, p.66]
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Negative: 0 out of 7
Brutally new sound, new approach & new feeling. Absolutely love it, it is a must have. Music as started running finally, after a period ofBrutally new sound, new approach & new feeling. Absolutely love it, it is a must have. Music as started running finally, after a period of absent happenings. I only have one wish, don't lose yourselves and always be true to yourselves by never selling-out to the music industry.… Expand
I LOVE THIS ALBUM. Alisa... she has the voice! "Young Blood" is already a classic. This album sounds better than a lot of indie bands of theI LOVE THIS ALBUM. Alisa... she has the voice! "Young Blood" is already a classic. This album sounds better than a lot of indie bands of the decade, definitely. I just... love it.… Expand
Un album magnifique, original, osé, bref... excellentissime. J'ai écouter cet album des dizaine de fois mais je ne m'en lasse jamais. VivementUn album magnifique, original, osé, bref... excellentissime. J'ai écouter cet album des dizaine de fois mais je ne m'en lasse jamais. Vivement leurs prochain albums.… Expand
Unlike anything I've ever heard. Breathtaking from end to end, with highlights being 'All of This,' 'The Sun,' and 'Young Blood.' It takesUnlike anything I've ever heard. Breathtaking from end to end, with highlights being 'All of This,' 'The Sun,' and 'Young Blood.' It takes sounds from both the 80's and present and mashes them together to perfection. Not an album fans of indie or electronic will want to miss.… Expand
Tbis is an intersting sound from The Naked and The Famous. Great electronic, and great vocals, this album is filled with some great tracks.Tbis is an intersting sound from The Naked and The Famous. Great electronic, and great vocals, this album is filled with some great tracks. Personal favorite is Young Blood- an amazing song. Negatively, this album is slightly repetitive and is not one to obsess over- but it is a great installment onto one's ipod.… Expand
I love bands with female and male voices, and more if the whole album has different genres in every track...It has catchy songs like theI love bands with female and male voices, and more if the whole album has different genres in every track...It has catchy songs like the singles they released. The opener has something that makes you want to hear the whole album, and they close it perfectly with "Girls like you"… Expand
I didn't hate this album, but I wanted to love it, It's best track is actually one of my personal favorites, "Eyes". It's high points areI didn't hate this album, but I wanted to love it, It's best track is actually one of my personal favorites, "Eyes". It's high points are without a doubt some of the best pop songs I've ever heard, I wanted to reach for it. But when you get to "Spank" and "A Wolf In Geek's Clothing", you'll get the message.… Expand