Artist: Dirty Vegas Album: Electric Love

Year: 2011
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A Critical Review of Dirty Vegas' Electric Love: The Perfect Album for Electric Music Fans

Dirty Vegas has been at the forefront of the electronic music genre since their true entry into the scene earlier in the early 2000s. In 2002, the band released their self-titled album, which contained an iconic single “Days Go By” that intertwined indie and electronic music creating a sound that was unique in the circuit at the time. With their recent Electric Love album, many fans looked forward to an album that would continue the ingenuity Dirty Vegas is renowned for. In this blog post, we'll be reviewing Electric Love, highlighting the best songs, giving critiques of the album, and providing an overview of the band.

The “Electric Love” album by Dirty Vegas features twelve tracks, each with its own standout moment. The first track of this album, “Days Go By, is a testament that the Dirty Vegas we knew in 2002 is still alive and providing a much-needed nod to the classic. Every track on this album is remnant of the fast-paced electronic music genre with a rock n roll infusion and that beat you can dance to.

The album features a variety of tempos and moods, including the energetic “High in the Now, which has all the elements of a ‘classic Dirty Vegas’ hit. Additionally, tracks such as “Let Me Go and “Happening are hypnotic and dramatic. They do an excellent job of showcasing the versatility of the artists and the techno vibe that is synonymous with the Dirty Vegas brand.

Overall, Electric Love is a tightly produced and well-conceived album. It features smooth transitions similar to what listeners have come to expect from an electronic music album. However, in comparison to their previous album, “Photograph, its sounds from some tracks feel uninspired. This album doesn’t have a standout single like “Ghosts or “Today's The Day.. With fewer hooks, you'll find yourself going through the album to discover a particular track that stands out unlike the previous album this album.

One of the most innovative aspects of Electric Love is the interplay between organic and electronic sounds. Even though the album is pure electronic dance music, they incorporate real instruments to give a balance of organic and electronic music. Despite its electronic sound, this album features guitar strums and licks in several tracks which provide the extra edge making it interesting.

Dirty Vegas is no stranger to exploring soundscapes and their penchant for innovative production shines through in every track on the album “Electric Love. The electronic genre in many ways is tied to dance, and this album takes that theme and wraps it around various emotions. The album is perfect for anyone who loves dance music since it was created with this audience in mind.

The Electric Love album, while different from the iconic self-titled album, is a fantastic effort. Dirty Vegas has been and continues to be pioneers in the electronic music genre. The album features several stand out tracks that showcase the artists’ exceptional skill in blending different genres in electronic music. Dirt Vegas is bringing back the robust techno-dance sound that established them as music icons. Anyone who is into electronic dance music would enjoy the album as it provides a perfect balance between organic and electronic. It's an album that would fit into any EDM lover's playlist.