Genre: dance-punk, synthpop
New York City based “dance-punk” group The Rapture’s third album. Although some songs are led by more traditional dance hooks with catchy synth lines, others rely more upon rock elements and guitar riffs. The songs that do shine feature frontman Luke Jenner’s strong vocals in full force. Play with other DFA labelmates like LCD Soundsystem and Holy Ghost! FCC Clean. Try 10,1, 2


1. (5:21)* Yearning vocals complimented by perpetually building drums and synth. Fades out slowly for the last 1:45 with instrumentals.
2. (4:11)* Melodic bass line and hand claps throughout. Keyboards and synthesizer come in during the chorus.
3. (3:07) Uptempo. Driving drums and distorted vocals that slow down every so often as a squealing guitar riff takes over.
4. (5:39) Midtempo. Initially anchored by dreamy vocals and synths it slows down halfway and the bass becomes heavier.
5. (5:36) High pitched vocals complimented by punchy synths and a simple guitar riff.
6. (4:00) Funky electronic with twitchy guitar riffs and the occasional horn.
7. (3:41) Rolling drums and a repetitive chorus do its best to mimic this song’s namesake.
8. (3:57) Synthpop track with slightly obscured vocals further obscured by the dreamy synthesizer. Fades out for the last 45 seconds.
9. (2:52) Urgent and restless sounding with the occasional oscillating and squealing guitar.
10. (6:28)** Catchy piano riff backed by a punchy bassline and distorted synths. Yearning vocals further add to the tempo.
11. (5:41) Slower track driven by piano and guitar riffs. Punchy bassline throughout. Instrumental with saxophone for the last minute.