Chvrches

Synths pulsing in your face

The allure of this band is that they're the best new UK synthpop band since Pet Shop Boys debuted in the mid '80s, which for synthpop fans such as myself is obviously a great thing. They've released two excellent albums and can't wait for their third. Plus, unlike some other acts, such as The 1975, Chvrches are an example of '80s revivalism done well. No posers in this band.

i read that entire post thinking "there's no way turrican can resist mentioning the 1975... ah there it is"

Lauren Mayberry has a piercing clear voice that commands its frequency range amidst the pulsing synths. Would be nice if the lyrics merited the clarity.

they're the best new UK synthpop band since Pet Shop Boys debuted in the mid '80s

That title belongs to Ladytron or Goldfrapp imo.

I'm also open to Pooka (2001 album), Client or Hot Chip as the opposition.

I like Chvrches, but I fully recognize they're some sort of "Cranberries +" Rorschach test.

Yeah, def. Ladytron or Goldfrapp over Chrvrches.

This owns though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRwRsF5_NVM

that is a jam

I love Ladytron and think they have some wonderful stuff, but they didn't come into their own for me until Witching Hour

I also love Goldfrapp and they'd undoubtedly take the title for me if they didn't have a split personality of synthpop band vs. folk act.

Chvrches have released two superb albums and have never deviated from their synthpop template, therefore it's them.

Client were/are garbage, and I don't like Hot Chip at all.

Also, unlike a lot of synth-pop revivalists, Chvrches has a vocalist who can actually sing.

^ Absolutely. Which is why I find that Cranberries comparison incredibly wtf.

I cannot think of a single stylistic similarity between Chvrches and the Cranberries.

client were/are great but I'd still pick Ladytron; Chvrches don't really work in the same vein except for a few scattered songs mostly on the debut, also wtf cranberries

Which is why I find that Cranberries comparison incredibly wtf.

It's a horrible thing to accuse anyone of.

Goldfrapp's two explicitly synthpop records "Black Cherry" and "Supernature" are miles better than Chvrches.

UK based Fear of Men's last album "Fall Forever" did interest things with synth-pop but was totally slept on in 2017

It all comes down to personal taste anyway *shrugs*

Goldfrapp's two explicitly synthpop records "Black Cherry" and "Supernature" are miles better than Chvrches.

I'd definitely rank Supernature as being up there with any Chvrches LP, yes.

Cheers, Turrican. Probably should get back into Chvrches again...

Accidentally playing Somebody Else by The 1975 at double speed makes it a @CHVRCHES-esque banger. pic.twitter.com/vag1603n0V

— Steve Holden (@SteveH1982) June 5, 2017

Yeah, I'm not clicking on that.

I was going to, but then I had a Change of Heart, ah ah ah...

So I'm guessing that the new album isn't going to show up this year? There's been no news about it since February...

Just spotted Lauren AGAIN - getting lunch at my regular spot. This girl and I are on the same wavelength or sumthin

Ha, no way!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUKKrcXfJs

new single is underwhelming, feels more like an album track?

album is titled Love Is Dead according to a recent interview

Yes!! About time!!

that's underwhelming, sounds like chvrches but the songwriting's off

hope the next single is better

Agree with all of that.

I'm not underwhelmed by it at all - it's not an obvious first single but still it's exactly what I was expecting. Welcome back!

the ‘get out’ bit just reminds me of the ugly duckling

I'm just biding my time until this trio breaks up and Lauren Mayberry starts making good albums.

She's already made two excellent albums as part of Chvrches.

Agree to disagree.

Mayberry sounds uncannily like Avril Lavigne when singing the "good intentions never good enough" line.

the songwriting is v early-mid 00s pop-punk

Really disappointed with this single. They won me round on the second album, but this sounds like they're totally going through the motions.

It sounds like Chvrches being Chvrches and not trying to be pain in the arse arty bellends for the sake of it, which suits me down to the ground.

You like it and nobody else who's commented does. It's not a personal attack on you, though it may turn into one.

I know it's not, but I reserve the right to disagree - and I do.

Mind you, I could have predicted this exact textbook response to the track months before any new stuff came out anyway.

I like the single. I hear Hayley Williams more than I hear Avril Lavigne, though.

Mind you, I could have predicted this exact textbook response to the track months before any new stuff came out anyway.

― Full of bile and Blue Nile denial (Turrican)

Why would you say that? I really wanted to like this song. I thought Every Open Eye was a huge improvement over the first album.

I like the new song. It's not pushing their boundaries but it's kind of what I want out of it.

Didn't realise the synth player used to be in Aerogramme till I saw a picture of them the other day.

New track!

https://youtu.be/fKuxh0E9mSI

Apparently, the youtube mobile app link doesn't embed. Which is a shame cause this is excellent!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKuxh0E9mSI

when I listen to 'get out' I find myself singing 'party in the usa' half an hour later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEdRhmBx8IU

good afternoon everyone except turrican

brad!!!!