bunker hill magazine - the music odyssey
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Our annual music issue.TRANSCRIPT
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Cults – Cults
Cults seemingly came out of nowhere with last year’s
7” and despite an awful SEO (Search En-gine Optimization) rating, established a huge fanbase based on the strength of their three-song EP. Their eponymous debut sees the New York duo explore new musical landscapes, whilst retaining their devastat-ingly addictive ‘60s pop aesthetic. The pow-er of the record lies in its subtlety. At first listen Madeline Follin’s ethereal cries come across as innocent prom-pop. But after a few rotations, Cults’ dark undertones waft to the surface. 2011 may be remembered as the year of guy-girl duos who employ a unique blend of nostalgia: ‘60s vocal styling with clear ‘80s instrumentation. Summer Camp and Tennis have also successfully channeled this sonic synthesis. But Cults lead the pack with their sinister lyricism and flawless production. Cults has created a sound that is both inherently rooted in the past while sounding fresh and current. In-stantly recognizable, yet somewhat mysteri-ous; it is a difficult balance, and Cults pull it off seamlessly. The defining point on the album is “Go Outside,” a glorious urging to agoraphobics everywhere to “go outside and stop to see your day.” Infamous Jonestown cult leader Jim Jones prefaces the track with: “To me, death is not a fearful thing. It’s living that’s treacherous.” Cults are not afraid to grapple with dark lyrical themes, and the subtle morbidity is an ex-ample of the album’s beautiful marriage of joy and fear.
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A MUSICAL ODYSSEYA MUSICAL ODYSSEYLANA DEL REYLANA DEL REY
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