Review ~ LM.C
88
Even the agents of rowdy rollercoaster songs, LM.C, can make touching songs too. If the effect of shooting up into the air above the Earth with happy thoughts running through your head was flitered into a song, 88 would be that song. I'm always impressed when a band can transmit a message loud and clear without the aid of English lyrics, as in the case of 88, translations not required to get the overall feel of the song. The music strongly emphasizes a positive feeling of going the distance and rising above obstacles. Whatever emotion this song envokes in you, I'm sure it will be a positive one that will uplift your spirits. The emotional stirring of the violins and maya's spirited vocals make a powerful impact.
...With Vampire, is a complete contrast to 88. It brings back the warped, genre-bending fun that has become the staple of LM.C's music. It has somewhat of a latin flavor. Not sure if thats intentional or not, but the brassy beats kind of help that latin flare pick up. maya's trying to tell us something with his mysterious tone but during the chorus he heats it up with the rest of the instrumental section (which is VERY broad - guitars, synthesizers, trumpets, more synthesizers, keytar, xylophone). Spiffy!!
track list
1. 88
2. ...With Vampire
Review by Sarah
88 is available in the US iTunes store
LM.C Official Website
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