Review: M83 - Saturdays = Youth
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On M83's fifth full length release (counting 2007's ambient Digital Shades Vol. 1), leader Anthony Gonzalez switches the gears away from post-rock mindfuckery to a post-millenial update of synth-driven 80's new wave. There's always been hints of Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush influences on M83's albums, but now these influences are displayed more proudly, and they even dip into some rare cheesy 80's moment where they recall The Thompson Twins. Such a drastic overhaul could be a risky move for a group - after all, if you don't pick up any new fans and you alienate the old ones you're...
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