Produced by the team of Paul Epworth and Ewan Pearson (eight tracks), as well as Danger Mouse (two tracks), Pieces of the People We Love is much different from Echoes in that it's no patchwork (i.e., like four Primal Scream albums condensed into one). Additionally, Luke Jenner's potentially deal-breaking vocal tics of old, especially the Robert Smith-with-a-finger-caught-in-an-electric-socket caterwaul, are kept in check, while bassist Matt Safer's appealingly insolent presence on vocals is ratcheted up to several lead turns. The uniformity of the album is at the expense of clear-cut standout tracks. There are no equivalents to "House of Jealous Lovers" or "I Need Your Love." Just the same, the low points are not as low. Neither Danger Mouse production, despite being two of the album's big selling points, is crucial to the makeup: "Pieces of the People We Love," a glammy rave-up, features some deeply buried background vocals from Cee-Lo, while "Calling Me" is a splattered mess. The Epworth and Pearson tracks, several of which explode with energy (whether fueled by joy or embitterment), are built on the kind of thick low end and non-congealing layers heard in Pearson's extensive remix work for Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, and Closer Musik. At least two songs are about being in the Rapture. Even if Safer's being lighthearted or sarcastic in "Whoo! Alright Yeah...Uh Huh" -- "But is it lyrical genius or crap ock poetry?/I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smith [spelt "Smyth" in the booklet, snicker snicker], then me," as well as a refrain that mocks their motionless concert attendees -- the sentiments are better off ignored. "The Sound," a kind of modern-day "Have a Cigar," also carries awkwardly antagonistic and jaded feelings. While few things are more dire than listening to a band complain about being in a band, these two songs also happen to contain some of the album's most thrilling moments, careening every which way with ballistic force.
So today I madeA casserole.And I danced around the kitchen and cleaned the floor while I did it.Now thats what I call productivity.I've been honing my cooking skillzcause my Rina is gonna be here in 3 or 4 daysand I wanna be able to cook for herI know casseroles and sloppy joes are not so romanticbut she requested the lemon poppy seed chicken.So I made it todayand I shall make it again when she...
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What's with The Rapture? ...Huh? ...Meep.Sheeeeeeeesh... Gone from uber-darlings of the skinny-tie-dance-punk-ethos (NB: I-like-hyphens) with what was quite possibly the most played single of the genre - "House of Jealous Lovers" - to backlash lepers in one album (Echoes).And NOW, they're releasing singles with videos that reference Kool & the Gang (and Jessica Simpson, if I were to be nasty) and
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Just finished my second spin on The Rapture's new album, Pieces of the People We Love, and...urm. I'm a bit disappointed. On one hand, I admire their total commitment to the party vibe; just about every track here can light up a dancefloor, and it's all very fun. But there's been something lost, also. No slow songs here, none of the pindrop spareness of a track like "Open Up Your Heart"; th...
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'Cos it's the weekend, baby! :PA song I always put on when I'm getting ready for a night out. <3Have yourselves a good one!
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So today I madeA casserole.And I danced around the kitchen and cleaned the floor while I did it.Now thats what I call productivity.I've been honing my cooking skillzcause my Rina is gonna be here in 3 or 4 daysand I wanna be able to cook for herI know casseroles and sloppy joes are not so romanticbut she requested the lemon poppy seed chicken.So I made it todayand I shall make it again when she...
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What's with The Rapture? ...Huh? ...Meep.Sheeeeeeeesh... Gone from uber-darlings of the skinny-tie-dance-punk-ethos (NB: I-like-hyphens) with what was quite possibly the most played single of the genre - "House of Jealous Lovers" - to backlash lepers in one album (Echoes).And NOW, they're releasing singles with videos that reference Kool & the Gang (and Jessica Simpson, if I were to be nasty) and
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yeah, new album by The Rapture. Released two days ago. Listen to it. It's a good idea. Pieces of the People We Love seems very different from their other work... I'm thouroughly enjoying it and think you should be too. thats all.
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The Rapture's new CD "Pieces of the People We Love" was waiting for me when I got home today. First of all, I love The Rapture - I saw them open for Interpol and The Cure in NYC and was instantly hooked. Echoes was excellent - and these guys are just FUN live. I've been really worried about this CD - I was a little less worried when I heard the first single "Get Myself Into It" which was ver...
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A bit behind the curve, since "Get Myself Into It" is spinning via The Rapture's MySpace, but dayum! If this is an indication of what a few years off and distancing onesself from DFA does, me likey. Yes, we're sounding very Talking Heads here, but is that such a bad thing? It's refreshing to hear these guys a little less manic and even more ass-shakin'.
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...broadband is squezed back into my machine after 7 months being dark.I'm not listening to much music right now for a few different personal reasons, but have thrown The Rapture's new album on the fire as new, meaningless music to infect with everything that's going on right now.And I really like it - slick and over produced as it is. Digestable pop music that isn't totally engineered without ...
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a song good enough to put on repeat for a week straight... its fun, upbeat, funny, and happy :) Not only one of my fav songs by the rapture but also one of my fav songs right now in my entire itunes library. i can't get enough. if anyone has anything that is as fun and as good as this please leave a comment with what i need to download...I meeeeaaannnn buy from itunes!
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| 1 Don Gon Do It |
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| 2 Pieces of the People We Love |
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| 3 Get Myself into It |
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| 4 First Gear |
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| 5 The Devil |
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| 6 Whoo! Alright Yeah... Uh Huh |
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| 7 Calling Me |
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| 8 Down for So Long |
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| 9 The Sound |
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| 10 Live in Sunshine |
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