Transcended by the ardor of their youth, The Music combines Led Zeppelin-style psychedelic roars to rhythms inherited from the great days of Madchester.
These Brits from Leeds succeed where the Stone Roses couldn't convince with Second Coming. The success of The Music's first album lies in their approach that completely embraces two opposite styles: hard rock and dance music. The best moments here come from the marriage of sharp guitars with infectious grooves and light electronic arrangements rather than from the formulaic copy of 70's rock—particularly tracks like "Turn Out The Light".
In spite of a pretentious name and a pushy European marketing campaign, The Music inevitably seduces with its conquering energy. It's hard to remain indifferent to the contagious "The Dance", "The People" (the single), "Float" and "Getaway". High-pitched vocals, pounding drums and sharp guitars perk the ears right up. Their moments of pure psychedelic rock are reminiscent of the Smashing Pumpkins' first LP, Gish.
If The Music continues to focus on its energetic dance-rock hybrid, it would not be surprising to see the musical scene succumb to a post-Manchester wave that the film 24 Hour People has discreetly just released.
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