Just a few synthesizer based tracks I’ve been digging lately.  Enjoy.

 

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Bjork - Play Dead

This string anchored, almost symphonic piece is Bjork at her lyrical best.   Equal parts sullen and hopeful, you cannot deny the weight of lines like

Darling, stop confusing me, With your wishful thinking.

Brilliant. 

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My Robot Friend - 23 Minutes in Brussels

Driving, synth-pop stomp frosted with sparkling bells and kissed with strange low pitched whistles, this song is just weird enough to be great.  For fans of Hot Chip.  You know who you are.

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Rookie - I’ll Do You

Continuing in the electronica vein, I offer you “I’ll Do You”.  The title means just what you’d think, and the LCD Soundsystem-esq beats and almost Kylie Minogue sounding, whispered teasing of lines like “I’ll do you all night.. right there all night”  will get you in the mood for ‘love’. LISTEN NOW