draconian - 4-18-2004 at 04:20 PM
The U.K. reviews should be coming in about now--CD out today!
From
hmv.com:
Mar 2004
The debut album from LA punk/pop art rockers Ima Robot is an invigorating ride through jagged guitars, glam dynamics and splutteringly magnificent
vocals. Treading similar ground to OkGo and Hot Hot Heat, Ima Robot have produced an irresistible sound destined for chart-topping greatness.
Opener and first single ‘Dynomite’ blasts the album to an early height that is mercifully maintained throughout. ‘Song #1’ follows in a ball of
energetic yelping and thrashing guitar before ‘Alive’ tones things down to more straightforward pop perfection. The electro stomper ‘A Is For Action’
and the quirky ‘Philosophofee’ are further standouts whilst ‘What Are We Made From’ ends the album on a stunning note.
Ima Robot’s debut is a remarkable album steeped in the traditions of classic avant-pop heroes like Bowie, Devo and Suede. Their pure pop majesty is a
refreshing change from the nu-metal and skate-punk mediocrity that usually characterises current US bands, making Ima Robot an essential new band for
2004.
“Imagine Think Tank Blur gone American and very wrong and you’re there” Mojo