futuroCombining catchy hooks reminiscent of 60s spy themes with grainy, textured production and an approach to noise which invokes echoes of Goo-era Sonic Youth, the Low Frequency in Stereo make what could be described as a kind of alternate-universe bachelor pad music. The beats are crisp and toe-tapping and the vocal performances are hip and upbeat while the passages of dissonance add a little spice without alienating too many listeners. All band members contribute organ to mix as well as a variety of other instruments, but it is the 'Thurston Moore plays John Barry' guitars that dominate most of the instrumental passages. The music is arranged with a considerable fair for drama and enough attention to passages of light and shade to sustain a listener's interest over the approximately-40-minute duration of Futuro. Low Frequency in Stereo wear their influences with such a combination of panache and bare-faced cheek that even the 'Norwegian Wood'-style faux-sitar on 'starstruck' manages to charm. Despite the 'avant garde' window dressings, music like this sinks or swims on the success of its pop elements. This time it swims. I'd love to hear these guys produced by Kid Loco. --nick ilott.
:: The Low Frequency in Stereo/Futuro - rune grammofon/cargo.
