Love Letters is the fourth album from English electronic act Metronomy. Is it any good? Does it hold it's own against their previous efforts? Almost definitely.
What should I expect?
If you haven't listened to Metronomy before, Love Letters is a hard album to describe. It's pretty dreamy and has this lovely late 1960s vibe throughout. If you like LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip and Kraftwerk, you'll probably like Metronomy, but even if you're more of a Mamas and Papas/Monkees kinda person, you'll still find some stuff to get stuck into.
How does it sound?
The album sounds amazing, quite frankly. The mix of '60s songwriting with '80s synths just mixes perfectly. The melodies are spot on, and the album grows on me more and more with every listen.
Love Letters definitely showcases Metronomy's songwriting talent more than previous albums. The songs on the album could easily be performed by others, and I can see a whole slew of covers and Live Lounge sessions cropping up in the future.
Metronomy have managed to modernise the classic love song format, and it really is great.
Best songs:
- 'Love Letters' and 'Never Wanted'
The title song really sums up the album pretty well, both in sound and lyrics. It's also a pretty damn good song. 'Never Wanted' flaunts Metronomy's downtempo side, and feels like their equivalent of an acoustic track. Truly something special.
The instrumental interlude 'Boy Racers' was my favourite song on the album, but I do have a soft spot for interludes. That being said, it is a great tune!
Worst songs:
- 'The Most Immaculate Haircut' and 'The Upsetter'
I was hard pressed to find bad songs on this album, but these two are probably the weakest. There's nothing wrong with them per se, however I liked these two the least, personally.
Metronomy have consistently made great albums, while keeping their sound fresh, which is something to be proud of. Love Letters is no exception to the trend, however I do like some songs on the album more than others.
I don't think the album is quite in the territory of an 8, as I think The English Riviera is slightly better. That being said, Love Letters is a beautiful inward journey, that while lacking the punch of their previous album, really does draw you in.
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