Toronto - What’s with Australia and laid back poppy electro music lately? You got The Avalanches, Cut Copy, The Presets and now Van She. The latest in the line Of successful Modular releases, Van She is a Sydney foursome that specializes in the 80-esque electro pop music that you have come to expect from this label. You might have heard of them a few years ago, when they release the song “Kelly” that was popular with hipsters of all sorts (and blisspop.com). It was a light hearted summer tune ideal for those days when everything is carefree, everyone is wearing neon colored wayfarers and lazing about on the beach is the only acceptable activity.
Well, 2008 brings their debut LP - aptly called V. It was released August 9 and I got a chance to pick up a copy at my local record store. After some strong singles and tons of remixes, I had some high anticipation for this album. What did I get? To me, this album is a bit of a mixed bags, there are a some strong singles. I think the problem is that most of the strong songs on the album were already released as a single. (Kelly, Strangers) I found some of the synthy tunes repetitive and it wasn’t as catchy as I had hoped. Definitely no Cut Copy, who would be their closest comparision. Overall a pleasant debut with strong singles, but also, with a host of average tracks. Take your time man, take your time.
3/5
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