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Techno Squirrels
Mute
Rave Police Records
Posted: Friday, March 31, 2006
By: Rik MacLean
By: Rik MacLean
Catchy vocal electronica with strong poppy hooks.
I’m one of those people that like to jump on internet fads. I was big into mp3.com when it was popular, I did the Friendster thing, I have a LiveJournal, and these days I’m pretty deep into MySpace. I like the music side of it, the chance to scope out and hear a bunch of bands that I might not have the chance to hear otherwise. I’ve found a lot of new music since I’ve joined and I’ve enjoyed most of it.
One of the bands that I came across early in my explorations was Techno Squirrels, a band that enticed me with one of the best names I’d ever heard, but kept me coming back with their upbeat vocal electronica. They were slick and shiny and I really liked their sound. And I’m pleased to see that they’ve released a formal single so that all of you that haven’t gotten on the MySpace bandwagon can hear what they’re all about. The Mute single showcases the band’s sound very well and certainly whets my appetite for more.
The title track “Mute” is a great example of upbeat electronica in the vein of William Orbit era Madonna and some of Björk’s poppier work. It’s a catchy song; something that speaks of lost loved ones and days gone by, the kind of things that we can all identify with. That frame of reference is often what really makes a strong pop song, something that we can all listen to and say, “Yeah! I know what that’s like!” A second song, “405,” is more of a dance-y club track; an excellent and engaging intro giving way to a strong verse and chorus evoking escapism and it’s associated hope. Unfortunately, the track ends rather abruptly, just as I was getting into the groove. Just a little longer and I would have been hooked.
In addition to the two songs mentioned above, the Mute single also features a pair of remixes of the title track. The Johan Afterglow mix of “Mute” adds a pumping bass line and processes the vocals, blending them in with the synths for a more beat-oriented sound that’s sure to inspire more than a few bodies to shake their groove thang. The Puff Remix of “Mute” takes a techstep approach to the track, creating a completely different vibe and experience; very tasty, something I can easily see myself tripping to on the dance floor.
The Mute single does an excellent job of capturing the band’s sound, giving us something to listen to while we await their debut release. It’s great stuff, very strong pop that deserves to be heard. Check them out, pick it up, support indie talent, and make the world a better place by making Techno Squirrels the stars that they deserve to be.
One of the bands that I came across early in my explorations was Techno Squirrels, a band that enticed me with one of the best names I’d ever heard, but kept me coming back with their upbeat vocal electronica. They were slick and shiny and I really liked their sound. And I’m pleased to see that they’ve released a formal single so that all of you that haven’t gotten on the MySpace bandwagon can hear what they’re all about. The Mute single showcases the band’s sound very well and certainly whets my appetite for more.
The title track “Mute” is a great example of upbeat electronica in the vein of William Orbit era Madonna and some of Björk’s poppier work. It’s a catchy song; something that speaks of lost loved ones and days gone by, the kind of things that we can all identify with. That frame of reference is often what really makes a strong pop song, something that we can all listen to and say, “Yeah! I know what that’s like!” A second song, “405,” is more of a dance-y club track; an excellent and engaging intro giving way to a strong verse and chorus evoking escapism and it’s associated hope. Unfortunately, the track ends rather abruptly, just as I was getting into the groove. Just a little longer and I would have been hooked.
In addition to the two songs mentioned above, the Mute single also features a pair of remixes of the title track. The Johan Afterglow mix of “Mute” adds a pumping bass line and processes the vocals, blending them in with the synths for a more beat-oriented sound that’s sure to inspire more than a few bodies to shake their groove thang. The Puff Remix of “Mute” takes a techstep approach to the track, creating a completely different vibe and experience; very tasty, something I can easily see myself tripping to on the dance floor.
The Mute single does an excellent job of capturing the band’s sound, giving us something to listen to while we await their debut release. It’s great stuff, very strong pop that deserves to be heard. Check them out, pick it up, support indie talent, and make the world a better place by making Techno Squirrels the stars that they deserve to be.
