ROYKSOPP - THE UNDERSTANDING |
Monday, 08 August 2005 |
Following the stellar success of Royksopp's debut record, Melody A.M, the world could have been forgiven for holding a sense of trepidation about the follow-up record. Breathe a collective sigh of relief; The Understanding is neither a remake of the debut, nor is it a dissapointing foray into something new. Far from it. the understanding will shelve Royksopp permanently on the crest of innovative electronic producers. One significan change is the move towards tracks with lyrical narratives, featuring an array of vocalists. According to the duo, their objective has always been to do their own thing, and their attention to their own path has paid off.
The Understanding is a sophisticated album, with beautiful depths, soaring peaks and a sublime atmosphere that's constanstly evolving. There are plenty of tracks destined for the dancefloor (Alpha Male, Beautiful Day Without You) and plenty that will no doubt become hits - Only this Moment being the first. The Understanding will be one of the most remorable albums this year, and will most likely win Royksopp a swathe of awards to match their already impressive collection. By Shannon
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