Favourite Electronic Album

Published Feb 15, 2007

1. Junior Boys
So This is Goodbye (Domino)
"Junior Boys craft another album of wistful electro pop that creates a deep-seeded feeling of longing in all those who open themselves to the experience.”Jay Wolting, Toronto ON

"Who knew something this stunningly beautiful could come out of Hamilton? Lush, luscious, dreamy electronic pop — I think I’m in love.” Daniel Gelfer, Montreal QC

"The production alone is worth the repeat listening — an album that can be enjoyed in full both in party mode or as a most soothing lullaby. Terrific.” Mark Greenberg, Montreal QC

2. Hot Chip
The Warning (EMI)
"A beautiful, deep electronic album. ‘Boy From School’ really touched me — the sad lyrics about not fitting in really caught my attention. I bought the album, and I fell in love with the band.” Pasquale Casullo, Toronto ON

"Full of steady and fun beats for the bad dancer to stomp too. Catchy lyrics and stomping electro blips!” Brandon Gaukel, Vancouver BC

"The Warning defies all logic. An album that is perceived as a by-the-numbers bedroom pop album begins to expose complex and multipart layers with each listen until you appreciate that Hot Chip have fashioned the luminous ass-shaker masterpiece that the Beta Band and Grandaddy died trying.” Daniel Sylvester, Ottawa ON

3. The Knife
Silent Shout (Mute)
"I only recently heard the Knife but was instantly hooked. The duo’s electro/synth melodies and interesting lyrics are nothing short of brilliant.” Quentin Schroeder, Moose Jaw SK

"Forget the rest of the top electronic albums, this beats everything hands down with their ability to create interesting beats, vocals, and not end up creating repetitive tripe” Andrew Prefontaine, Langley BC

4. MSTRKRFT
The Looks (Last Gang)
"The Looks proved that the guys from MSTRKRFT are curious musicians ready to get their fans out of control on the dance floor. Quite different from any of their DFA79 projects, this album sounds like an obscure discotheque soundtrack mixed with early Daft Punk. Delightful.” Jonathan Boivin, Montreal QC

5. Shout Out Out Out Out
Not Saying/Just Saying (Nrmls Wlcm)
"An album to knock you onto your ass and then drag you onto the dance floor! The grooves on this album are mind-blowing, as is the artwork by Chad VanGaalen! One of Alberta’s best bands.” Ryan Montemurro, Calgary AB

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