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Born in a flurry of N.M.E-derived hype, Klaxons have referred to their music as "nu-rave" or an updated version of the neo-psychedelic dance rock that made Manchester famous. While the Madchester bands were swirling revisions of classic rock--basically the Stones on really good ecstasy--Klaxons' touchstones on their full-length debut, MYTHS OF THE NEAR FUTURE, are all post-punk. If these tracks are rave anthems, they are speedier, more claustrophobic ones, hardly the loose, hedonistic experiments of their forebears.
Nonetheless, MYTHS OF THE NEAR FUTURE's first several cuts are a dance-punk statement of purpose. "Two Receivers" lays groovy overdriven drums under layers of piano arpeggios, while "Atlantis to Interzone" warps guitar and synth lines around a hi-hat and rides it to nightclub nirvana. "Golden Skans" finds singer-guitarist Jamie Reynolds channeling his inner Robert Smith, and on "Totem on the Timeline" the London trio shouts a melody reminiscent of LOW-era Bowie. While MYTHS OF THE NEAR FUTURE treads much of the same territory rhythmically as Britain's recent spate of dance rockers, the intense, psilocybic production values and great hooks keep this collection ahead of the pack.
Klaxons are at the forefront of the "new rave" movement in the UK (along with the group S**tdisco) and have been widely trumpted in the music press for their stew of cosmic imagery, avant-garde awareness, dizzy melodies and raging energy. The word "klaxon" is derived from the Greek word meaning "to shriek". "Light the bridges with the lantern,” says Simon, ever wide-eyed and passionate, quoting from their song "Forgotten Works", “You know something’s going to happen”. Their best known tracks are included, the majority of which are re-records of the originals with "Atlantis To Interzone" boasting additional production and a better mix. The re-recordings all add something special to the original demos presenting a wonderful truly classic debut.Entertainment Weekly (p.75) - "[Y]ou don't need a literature degree to appreciate the hooks and glorious, frenetic rhythms of the Gorillaz-esque 'Golden Skans' or 'Gravity's Rainbow'..."
Q (p.99) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[W]afting harmonies over treated indie band arrangements, with literary lyrics..."
Q (Magazine) (p.76) - Ranked #32 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[O]ne of 2007's most exciting newcomers." Myths Of The Near Future Music Klaxons Myths Of The Near Future Songs Myths Of The Near Future Music Myths Of The Near Future Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   Stellar album!!
I bought this album almost immediately after hearing "Golden Skans" and have to say that it's one of the best albums I've picked up in a while. Every single song is excellent.
They definitely have their own post-punk sound but with obvious New Order, Japan and Chemical Brothers influences. If want to hear some damn good alternative music, get this CD!!!
Submitted by Robert (Simi Valley, CA)
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Amazing!!!!
This is an excellent album from The Klaxons, i highly recommend it! The choice of words in the songs shows alot of creativity. Awesome album!!!!!
Submitted by stoned_pimp690 (London, Ont, CAN)
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With songs like Gravity's Rainbow and Golden Skans, they're not my particular liking. Strongest song I like hearing is a track called Atlantis to Interzone. This is considered a waste to me. Where is the songwriting going, into the ozone perhaps? Oh my. This takes many listens to hear what I hear is the strongest to my advantage that I am against buying, downloading, whatever load of crap indie music is buying by the bootload these days. Pure f+cking garbage.
Submitted by Hmmm-mmm (Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA)
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