Wednesday, November 10, 2010

REVIEW: Home Video - The Automatic Process

8.75 out of 10
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It seems like every time Home Video releases a new album I mention something about how it eludes me that these guys aren't a household name by now. Well? ..WELL? Anyone got an answer for me? Is it their pitch-perfect melodies, maybe their catchy post modern Electronica sound, maybe there aren't enough fans for bands like Woven, Sinner DC, Underworld, or Thom Yorke?? What is it? Why aren't these guys huge yet? I'm pretty sure most music blogs out there started for bands like these. Bands who deserve way more credit than what they're getting, however will most likely stay "under the radar" for as long as we live..(unless we try hard enough:) I often wonder, does it piss the fans or the bands off more? Seriously, Home Video, you know you are amazing right? Go buy everything this band has done, (now)please?

There's a certain type of music you can listen to that has that "Barry White" effect, you know what I'm talking about (wink-wink, nudge-nudge, blush-blush), it's smooth, laid back, sexy as hell, and just perfect to "make love" to. Sure there are the classics, but how about givin' some "love" to more of the modern acts like; Sinner DC, Lusine, Matthew Dear, Jimmy Edgar, Autechre (maybe a weird listing -- but true), Portishead, Massive Attack, etc (this list could go on for a while if I had the time). Band's like these are good for than just making love to though, they set a standard in good "underground" Pop sounds, they take simple and turn it into amazing, they are perfect for almost any mood (if you ask me). Not too "loud" or overbearing, not too fast, not too slow either, has a steady beat, and agreeable vocals. Home Video is all that and more. Sensual electronics accompanied by catchy drum beats underneath amazing piano pieces, catchy/clean guitar riffs, and (seriously) great vocal melodies. "The Automatic Process" is nothing short of amazing (as usual when it comes to Home Video), people with working ears should be obsessed.

"The Automatic Process" picks up where every amazing Home Video left off. Only this time around with an even stronger Pop sensibility, "radio friendly" piano melodies, even more experimental electronic sounds ("Description Of A Struggle" has some amazing things going on in that track), and as always amazing vocals (of course). Highly Recommended. Highly Recommended. You should get this. Highly Recommended.

Standout Tracks: All. (i'm certain about this)

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