Applause Cheer Boo Hiss

Description

FROM ARCADE FIRE to BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, we've gotten used to seeing Canadian bands emerge in large formations in recent years; nothing of the sort for Montreal's LAND OF TALK, who make do with the good old guitar-bass-drums trio. We're reminded in particular of PJ HARVEY in her early days - of SONIC YOUTH (for the guitar attacks), METRIC or even YEAH YEAH YEAHS, ...On Applause, Cheer, Boo Hiss, their first album, this minimalist formula works wonders. Producer JACE LASEK (THE BESNARD LAKES) managed to preserve the raw side and the impressive dynamics of the band, led by charismatic singer and guitarist ELIZABETH POWELL.