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Title: VHS or Beta - An Obvious Choice
Review: VHS or Beta - What an amazing first full album effort. I love the Post-Punk inspired guitar styling (ala Gene Loves Jezebel) and the pounding bass lines (ala Shriekback). Obvious comparisons will be made to the Cure because of the vocals, but VOB share other sonic and structure similarities with the Cure as well. They have updated this post-punk revival sound with the sound of techno-disco (ala Blue Six) and House music (ala Underworld). 4 of the 10 songs are instrumentals (ala Dif Juz), which takes courage in this vocally dominated market. VOB are fresh, energetic, and danceable, and they let their guitars sing. If they maintain their musical and creative integrity, they can become post-punk legends.Compare to:The Cure, Gene Loves Jezebel, Shriekback, The Bolshoi, Dif Juz, O'Rang, Underworld, Wire, Chameleons UK, Interpol, Franz Ferdinand
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