Music: The Witching Hour by Ladytron, Hexfix93’s Take.
January 18th, 2008 by Hexfix93
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The Witching Hour
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Ouch, it’s so tough to pick a ladytron lp to review, because every single record they have put out is brilliant in some way. But this one certainly has the most polish on it, and kick ass hits that really makes it stand above the other lps. Sure there are some songs on the other records i still prefer, but i feel like this is their strongest LP to date. The video below is the best video i have seen in years. I love this song. The chorus reminds me of abba a bit. The melodies are genius.
This is by far my favorite band of the last 5 years. No other band has this much character, kick ass song writing, kick ass band image, talent, and 3 amazing records proving that they are no one hit wonders. Proving that they will be around for years to come and will be a cult band in any age of music. I think if they make 10 records and they all stay at this level, they could easily become my favorite band of all time. Only time will tell.
My favorite song on this lp is Fighting In Built Up Areas, This song just groves in this evil hypnotic way, the vocals sound sinister and haunting. If I was a DJ again, I would play this song into the ground. 2nd favorite song is Destroy Everything You Touch, I love the melodies and how the song builds up. I love how there are more guitars on this lp, it really added a lot of texture. Beauty is my 3rd favorite, it’s sad, and distant and amazing and so emotional. I don’t skip any of the tracks on this lp at all. I can listen to this from start to finish. But I don’t think high rise should be the opening track, just my opinion. It threw me off when i first bought it. It doesn’t set the tone for the rest of the lp so keep that in mind if you buy it. Buy now! Click Here to buy The Witching Hour on CD.
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January 18th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Powerful Band. I love the Voice … distant & angelic.
High Rise, Destroy Everything You Touch …
the entire tracklist is the perfect sountrack of the Autumn & Winter
January 18th, 2008 at 8:27 am
question: Parasite from “Lust For Blood” is inspired by them?
January 18th, 2008 at 11:54 am
kind of.
January 18th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
ladytron was my first kinda electro live band as they supported nin last tour. was pretty cool. yea had won this nin ticket and didn’t really knew the music and what kind of band nin actually is, but this show was so awesome and became a fan after it and one of my favorite bands today, trent got it
January 18th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Ah I love this album
Bryan, you actually introduced them to me a few years ago through this forum when I used to come on here as a guest. I fell in love with them and bought Witching Hour. It is a really great album. I love how relaxing it is too…It has this indie rock vibe to it which is cool too. It’s good music to just chill out to.
January 18th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
i had thoughts of reviewing or recommending this cd after i first listened to it. i fell in love with Destroy everything you Touch and listened to this album from there. i liked the album for the most part, but that song alone is really were its at for me. i would have liked hearing more songs like it. and the video makes the song all the better.
January 20th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
ladytron is amazing .. always has been .. i love this lp
January 21st, 2008 at 4:51 am
I have seen them twice here in Texas! I remember Mira setting the stage on complete fire. They also brought along Cansei De Ser Sexy as an opening act who completely raped my world =) Great shows… Hope to see them soon again. MY OTHER CAR IS A BROOM!
January 24th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
This album is great. It’s a tough decision but I think international dateline is my favorite… the distant guitar just appeals to me on such a crazy level. I’ve been thinking about this album a lot lately, and thanks to this post I’m going to be listening to it a lot now… thanks again man. Oh and not sure if you’ve checked to see or not but the new album will be available in spring! exciting stuff for sure.
February 12th, 2008 at 8:04 am
the new Album “Velocifero” out on 3 june Nettwerk Label
April 14th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
i didn’t know Ladytron before your article.. i have now the “extendedplay” and i love a lot high rise,nothing to hide, sugar, destroy everything you touch (of course), citadel and last one standing.. thanks a lot for it, bryan ^^