"Miike Snow" by Miike Snow

Midterms are finally over (yay) which means it's time for another post!

"Miike Snow" by Miike Snow is not like many of the other albums I review on this blog, namely because it's electronics-based alternative pop music. That's a genre I usually steer clear of, but in the case of this CD, I made an exception. I'm so glad I did.

This CD is a smart and extremely catchy 47 minutes of music. The great synth work is there, as are some great "electronic bass-type" riffs. Each song is a joy to listen to, and each is a definite pump-up song. If you're looking for gym music, look no further. On another musical note, however, piano makes the occasional foray into the scene, which I'm always a fan of.

Music aside, the vocals and lyrics on this side are another great element in the album, used to accent the music, which is refreshing. Many electronic-based bands include sparse, shallow lyrics as a way to broaden their appeal. Not so with Miike Snow. The lyrics are clever. At times dark and at times humorous, they open up every song for more enjoyment.

Though the band does use auto-tune, it's done tastefully, or to the point where the voice becomes another instrument. In my opinion, you either barely use autotune (or not at all) or use to it the point that you make the voice an instrument to be manipulated. Kudos to Miike Snow on treading that line with grace.

There is not one boring song on this album, and trust me, you'll be bobbing your head in spite of yourself after the very first song on the album. Only after the final song on the album will you regain control of your ability to groove.

My three favorite songs on the album are "Animal," "Silvia," and "Black & Blue."

Here's a link to their Myspace!

http://www.myspace.com/miikesnow

Until next time, PLEASE tell your friends about the blog and enjoy all the good music out there!

Andrew