Cosmic Logic
7 October 2014
Weird World
4 stars out of 5
Wife
and husband duo Peaking Lights have put out a half dozen albums since
forming in 2008. Often accused of being psychedelic, their hazy brand
of indie electronica has earned them an eclectic following and some
critical acclaim, especially for Lucifer,
their previous album, released in 2012. Their latest, Cosmic
Logic, is a dope joint
of hedonistic homemade electro-dub that sees the duo recording in an
actual studio for the first time, and the bigger budget sees them
focusing and getting down to serious business.
This
is by no means a record that aims for the mainstream. It ain't a
slickly produced piece of radio pop. Rather, Cosmic
Logic is an innovative
and irreverent album that refuses to conform to any sort of genre
expectations. Indra Dunis and Aaron Coyes don't seem interested in
meeting any sort of pop radio demands. Their music is fun and catchy
but by no means hook-laden. The insane catchiness of “Bad with the
Good,” for example, would never get top 40 airtime, despite its
epic beat and bass line. Every track is unique and memorable, and
just eccentric enough to catch you off guard and dash your
expectations. Look for this record to gain a lot of attention by the
end of 2014.
reviewed
by Richard Krueger
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