Like the computer-animated cast of Toy Story, DJ Shadow’s sampled relics take on a mind and soul of their own and joust for prominence in the listener’s life.
Hand It Over is vintage Dino Jr. – Sonic Youth-like noise rock, married to Neil Young-esque whomping, feedback-drenched melodies and lyrics of tragedy ‘n’ loss.
Dead Morrison’s corpse in the singer’s voice. The writer doesn’t have much choice. C’mon along, the piece is nearly done. Have I referenced yet Waiting for the Sun?
Jumping into the saddle of modern electronica, Bowie grabbed the reins and turned the bleeping beast of techno to traverse his fertile fields of creativity.
They aren’t trying to be Goth, they’re just making emotionally strong music that sounds like old Cure, and is just a new sprout on the tree of Rock and Pop.