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On 604, Ladytron prove how apt their name is: their sound mixes evocative vintage synths and plaintive female vocals as it references over two decades’ worth of electronica, new wave, and rock (including Roxy Music, whose “Ladytron” is the group’s namesake). Like The Commodore Rock EP, 604 balances Ladytron’s experimental and pop sides. “Mu-Tron” and “Zmekya” reinterpret Add N To (X)’s noisy, dystopian soundscapes, and the shimmering “CSKA Sofia” sounds like Kraftwerk filtered through Broadcast. However, it’s the tightly structured pop songs that set Ladytron apart. Ladytron’s mix of retro songwriting and modern themes is their most interesting, and distinctive, aspect. 604 is an exciting debut from a group capable of making overused influences sound fresh again. 20th Anniversary edition available on double vinyl LP.
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