Lightbulbs (2008, Deaf, Dumb & Blind) Fujiya & Miyagi's first studio album. ***1/2Easy, dark, minimalist electronica. That sums up Lightbulbs. That's no criticism, it's fun to listen to. Not exactly a blast of energy or an album that cools you down after a long night, it's somewhere in between. Along with that, it veers between the possibly observant and outright ridiculous. I've no idea if there's any actual meaning behind lyrics like "Vanilla, strawberry, knickerbocker glory," but the tune itself is carefully constructed, with a very tight beat, even bassline, and chirping keyboards. The same goes for "Uh," which relies more heavily on the funky bass riff. The sounds of the album emulate 80's synth numbers but also works in more modern influences like Air and Hot Chip, though the tone is definitely darker, especially with Best's whispering vocal delivery. A well-rounded electronica debut, though topheavy, as the tunes mellow into near-filler after "Rook to Queen's Pawn." (Pickpocket, Goosebumps, Rook to Queen's Pawn)
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