I first saw this CD in the record store in Seoul. I even took note of it on my cell phone. Then, funnily enough, my co-teacher William supplied me with the physical reality, claiming it was the best thing ever. William knows music – and his tastes often align with styles I like as well. Presumably, I was excited to listen to the disc.
After adjusting my expectations somewhat (I thought it’d be more electronic), I was overjoyed. In Ghost Colours can be played throughout over and over – an endless stream of cool retro-styled background music. In fact, this album was being played in its entirety in a very modern and ‘chic’ bar in Hongdae here in Korea. Hongdae is near several universities so it’s a huge party destination with tons of fashionable bars and clubs. At this point, I was sold.
After adjusting my expectations somewhat (I thought it’d be more electronic), I was overjoyed. In Ghost Colours can be played throughout over and over – an endless stream of cool retro-styled background music. In fact, this album was being played in its entirety in a very modern and ‘chic’ bar in Hongdae here in Korea. Hongdae is near several universities so it’s a huge party destination with tons of fashionable bars and clubs. At this point, I was sold.
There is so much to like about In Ghost Colours. A feeling of happiness pervades the collection – bolstered all the way through by energetic and lively keyboards. The vocals flow along effortlessly, almost instrument-like and not in any way intrusive. Of course, there is a danceable aspect to most of the tracks – which simply cannot be resisted. “Lights and Sounds” absolutely must be danced to – anything else would be foolish. In spite of the album being very ‘cool’, there is a real heart-warming feeling about it all. Almost a naïve, innocent way to see the world and relationships.
So, I really do have William to thank for this musical escapade. I might not have sought out a band with such a poppy or electronic feel. I’m glad I listened. And listened again. This LP has been on repeat on my itunes for awhile now – especially as background music when people are over. It sets the tone just right.
Cut Copy are from Australia. They’ve been around since 2001. In Ghost Colours is their first major release. It actually went number one in its native Australia while debuting at a paltry 167 in the mighty US. The record has received highly favourably reviews, from indie publications to major media newspapers. Their sound is difficult to categorize, but some possible tags are ‘dance punk’ or ‘electropop.’ To me, it’s just good music. Check it out.
Cut Copy official site
Cut Copy official blog
Cut Copy on MySpace
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