Chairlift - Bruises

Because I'm seeing Chairlift live for my first time tonight, I've been playing Does You Inspire You whenever I'm at my computer. The album hooked me in right away (probably because I've been a fan of Planet Health for a few months now), and I've found Bruises to be my favorite so far.

It seems so silly and simple at first with it's casio-like drum track and bouncing bass line. Then a soft, reverberated chord set fills the background without any sort of attack. Even the lyrics appear goofy, but nothing is juxtaposed. The hint of sadness in the melody seems to want to add some gravity to the song that wouldn't be there otherwise. As I listen, I can't get myself to think that this is anything more than a lighthearted breakup song, but you can tell that it wants to be. From chorus to verse the song leans back and forth trying to decide how important it really is, and by the end it's hit a sweet spot.

Stars - A Thread Cut With A Carving Knife

I was late getting Sad Robots to download which is strange given the name rings Hitchhiker's Guide. Maybe I'm getting tired of one of my favorite bands, or it could be that It'll take some time for me to warm to the French on the title track.

Whatever the case, A Thread Cut With a Carving Knife is the track that stands out for me. The synths in beginning have a perfect corniness that recalls a Disneyish village. The rest of the song follows this trend but also makes stronger use of Campbell's voice. Then suddenly the song is soaked in loving distortion. The whole thing is almost if not completely formulaic, but I can't help but let myself drift into some form of synaesthesia when Millan's voice takes over for the final chorus.