...by The Horrors, released 2009.
This is not a mainstream kind of album.
Interestingly, this album, The Horrors' second, is released on the XL label, home to Vampire Weekend.
That is where the common ground runs out.
On Primary Colours there is plenty of drone, distorion, reverb.
My points of reference for the band's sound are the Velvet Underground (basic, punky chord playing - thick texture) and The Psychedelic Furs (voice and retro keyboard riffs).
The songs are mostly about relationships, boy meets girl (but mostly boy loses girl).
Not really depressing - more melancholic and wistful - definitely written in sombre tones, but not as dark as The Cure or Joy Division.
Faris Badwan, the singer (I think) has a gorgeous, rich baritone that booms over the backings - you can even hear what he's singing (AND lyrics are provided)!
Listen to this for something off the beaten track - not for dance parties.
8/10.
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