Electro

Okay, I always love hearing new styles, even if they are becoming the new 'thing' at the moment. Lately, probably with the release of the Postal Service a couple of years ago, I've been a sucker for the new electro-pop / indie-rock blend. As well, I've also become quite fascinated with electro groups such as Chromeo and Ratatat since the end of last year, after a friend recommended them to me. I would put them both in the same category of music, which is a retro sounding electronica sound that is both funky and smooth, which I think is called 'Electro'.

I just wanted to discuss these two groups for a moment, that being Chromeo and Ratatat. I would try to put more groups in this group as well, such as those on Chromeo's record label, Turbo Records, but I won't 'cause I don't know enough about them.

Chromeo - She's In Control - "Needy Girl" is just too nice to pass by. That song is audio-heroine; a little scary and unsual at first, but hooks you within a minute or two. That was kinda a weak-ass metaphor...oh well. Just listening to a couple of tracks makes you understand why it's called 'electro'.

Ratatat - Self-titled - This album is awesome...until it starts to sound the same by the end and you get a little tired of the sound. Until that point, usually by the eigth track or so, it is pure fire. Check it out and tell me what you think.