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Recorded in a Brooklyn basement, Architecture in Helsinki's 2007 album, PLACES LIKE THIS sounds it like should've been created in a sunny clime such as southern California, the Caribbean, or even the group's native Australia. A giddy, celebratory outing, PLACES finds AIH mastermind Cameron Bird leading his ensemble through a set of largely upbeat tunes that reveal a kinship with experimental-leaning dance-pop, both past (the funky Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club-influenced "Hold Music") and present (the beat-driven "Heart It Races" recalls the Knife circa DEEP CUTS, with a little Jens Lekman thrown in for good measure). An assured, invigorated, and thoroughly fun record, PLACES is sure to be a party favorite for indie kids all around the globe.
Audio Mixer: Chris Coady.
Recording information: BJB, Sydney, NSW, Australia (10/26/2006-01/05/2007); Marlborough Farms (10/26/2006-01/05/2007); Staygold, Brooklyn, NY (10/26/2006-01/05/2007); Super Melody World, Sheahan Drive (10/26/2006-01/05/2007).
Illustrator: Will Sweeney.
Photographer: Rene Vaile.
Architecture in Helsinki: Cameron Bird, Kellie Sutherland, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, James Cecil, Sam Perry.
Personnel: Tim Stocker (baritone saxophone); Patrick Davis (steel pan).
Additional personnel: Martin Pena (flute); Dale Packard (alto saxophone); Indra Adams (trumpet); Lee Sargent (unknown instrument); Tim Stocker, Patrick Davis.
Rolling Stone (p.66) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "PLACES LIKE THIS turns its sound-effect juxtapositions into sheepishly functional tunes."
Spin (p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he band offer their richest, most eclectic accompaniment yet, with vibrant steel drums, syncopated acoustic strings, and resonant trumpet bleats."
Entertainment Weekly (p.67) - "[The album] leaps from synthy party jams to steel-drum rocking tropicalia..."
Uncut (p.81) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] brutally upbeat blend of Hot Chip pick 'n' mix and The B-52's' goofy chutzpah....Architect Cameron Bird's fanciful plans pay off..."
Alternative Press (p.170) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Architecture in Helsinki's greatest strength is their comfort; the comfort they feel in their own abilities, and the comfort you'll feel sitting down to listen." Architecture In Helsinki Places Like This Songs Places Like This Music Review Purchase Places Like This CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Slipknot - Disasterpieces DVDs (2002)
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