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Though nothing on It’s a Bit Complicated reaches the anthemic charm of “Emily Kane”, Art Brut’s sophomore album continues the band’s uniquely engaging stylistic trend of treating listeners to a mutual appreciation of witty lyrical wordplay and infectious instrumental prowess, resulting in an experience that is nearly as excitable as its predecessor.
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31. Dondolo - Dondolisme
dondoloAnother French electronic artist? Indeed, but with the quality that such a demographic is putting out, there is absolutely no need to complain. Compared to native contemporaries like Justice, Air, or Daft Punk, Romain Guerret’s electro-funk project, Dondolo, is certainly on the same page, though his implementation of funk and ’80s power-pop creates cause for separable acclaim. While synths do make up the majority of his tracks, Guerret also implements funk guitar riffs, mesmeric bass lines, and ceaseless percussion mixed with variations of vocoder and spoken monologue. On his latest album, Dondolisme, Guerret features nearly-instrumental synth gems like “J’ai Deuxours” and “Zarte Melody” along with the power-pop infused guitar-led irresistibility of “A Question of Will”, the latter being one of the catchiest tracks of the year. With its swiftly executed guitar riffs and fast-paced vocal mumblings being a full-on embrace of guiltless new-wave, the male-female vocal correspondence is executed faultlessly in a throwback style of sorts. Whether one enjoys the sensational new-wave revivalism in “A Question of Will” or the lusher, more synth-oriented atmosphere in “Fluffy Angel”, the diversely enjoyable Dondolime is both catchy and methodically variegated enough to warrant an impressionable taste. It is an impressive effort from Romain Guerret, a name that is certainly climbing the ranks of elite French electronic producers.