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作者是一个乐队OppenheimerI was immediately intrigued by “Cate Blanchett” on its name alone, as I figured that an ode to arguably the most eclectic actor in the biz today could be an entertaining one. As it turns out, the track is quite a spectacle, but not for the reasons I prematurely thought. It takes over a minute to gain true momentum, but once the hook is triggered by the entry of effervescent synths over the backing of brass, the level of enjoyment increases dramatically. The high-pitched, airy nature of Shaun Robinson’s voice could actually be mistaken for a female’s upon first listen, but the angelic tone sounds excellently implemented over the sparkling array of electric guitars, whispy synths, and soft keys. Oppenheimer has a tendency to almost reach into a vein of orchestral pop without using conventional orchestral instruments at all. And while this may sound very odd, the nature of it is due to the flexibility of synthesizers and also the highly involved intricacy of all the included instruments, all of which overlap cohesively with one another. The brisk “Look Up” is even more indicative of this, with a more fluid approach reminiscent of basic power-pop. The structure proves rather predictable but the infectiousness of the melody alone carries the track to great heights, setting up for what I believe to be a single whose future success is imminent. While the duo’s ability to produce brightly effused electronic pop may become tiring to listen to in large doses, the concise factor of enjoyment found on tracks like “Look Up” and “Cate Blanchett” should not be missed out on.
2008年06月23日 11点06分
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