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Cut Copy vs. The Presets

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RC Daniel

Hi all
I don't post on here often, tho just happened across the two very recent releases from Oz bands that may not be on the radar in other countries, but deserve a listen. They both fit the difficult-to-categorise electro-beats 80s-borrowing pop-ish genre. At this point, Cut Copy's 'In Ghost Colours' strikes as the more appealing and accessible (and instantly danceable in a none-too-serious way), tho I feel The Presets' 'Apocalypto' may be the 'grower' with long-term appeal (a little more austere and darker).
Give 'em crack.
Edit: Just realised what Cut Copy reminds me of - a couple of artists that were on the (early) Volition Label, namely Severed Heads and Box Car... tho are undoubtedly more pop-ish than the Heads.

Edits: 05/01/08

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RE: Cut Copy vs. The Presets - RC Daniel 15:17:11 05/07/08 (0)
So, a week has passed and I have listened to the Presents some more and had a break from Cut Copy, before another listen this morning.
The Presets have definitely grown on me - I very much like their harder edge and darker feel a lot; I prefer The Presets' Apocalypto over Simian Mobile Disco's Attack Decay Sustain Release, which is a similar type of album that I have listed to about as often.
Cut Copy, well, they amaze with how many disparate components they can shove into a song and still have it sounding melodic and of-a-whole, which can move me emotionally almost as much as my body. I also like that their lyrics are cheesy like an 80s pop band, yet somehow not. These guys seem a musical paradox, of sorts... Now, time to get up from my office chair and dance! Love it.
Disclaimer: I first started getting into music with 80s pop, so I may be somewhat desensitised to the cheesiness of this type of music...
Cheers

Edits: 05/07/08 05/07/08

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