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[rating:82/100]
With the titular track off of their upcoming album, Living Thing, Peter Bjorn and John follow Vampire Weekend’s path towards the resurgence of Afro-Pop. Loose, lovely guitars chirp in when they please in the background, and random boings poke into the song as well. “It’s a living thing, it’s a terrible thing to lose,” Moren sings throughout the bouncy tune that maintains the best aspects of the band’s music- fun, uplifting melodies and catchy hooks. When Moren breaks into his “ooo,” and runs with the song’s melody towards the end, it’s simply a magical moment.
This is one of the band’s best tracks off of Living Thing, and it’s due to its upbeat nature. From the beginning, you’re bopping your head to the rickety drum beat, bouncy noises straight out of Teletubbies, and vocals that sound like the Budweiser frogs. The best tracks on this album are the ones that keep the tempo high, while the songs that drag the record down are a tad too slow and moody. But this is a track review, not an album review. Check back later for that. For now, relax, blast the computer volume, and get caught up in the sunny Afro-Pop of “Living Thing.”
by on March 23, 2009 ‡ 0 reactions
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It sounds…uncomfortable.
“…rickety drum beat, bouncy noises straight out of Teletubbies, and vocals that sound like the Budweiser frogs.”
i hate it for those exact reasons
hahaha, were those supposed to be remarks that compliment the song?
I really dig the track, but I found it funny.
Haha yeah they were supposed to be compliments but I understand the misinterpretation. I agree, the track is funny, almost too gratuitously bouncy, but it’s great.
Can’t avoid thinking of some tune from Paul Simon’s “Graceland”.
this gave me a bit of an ear-ache.
I cant help but love the vocals. I dont care what he is saying in this song. It all sounds great to me. I love it, its unique!
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