MP3: Montys Loco - Farwell Mr Happy
The new Montys Loco album is a stunner, especially lead single/title track "Farewell Mr Happy". The duo's mix of loops + samples has gotten more complex, but they also retain an elegant minimalism not too far off from Björn Yttling's best work. Guitars? Bah, who needs 'em. There's a weird industrial vibe too, something that reminds me a bit of Chris Connelly's early solo material. At least that's the only comparison that comes to mind because, as far as contemporaries go, there are none. It's pop in essence, to be sure, but it also has those pounding drums and a raw, almost sinister air. The longer the song goes on, the more is revealed, the angrier it gets. Definitely not love, no way. Also: definitely one of the year's best releases so far.
Montys Loco - Farwell Mr Happy