Following the Pet Shop Boys, contemporaries with Daft Punk, and setting the stage for Gnarls Barkley, The Chemical Brothers have secured a place for themselves in the power of two. “Brotherhood”, their latest compilation release, spans thirteen years of contribution towards the experimental psychadelic electronic scene.
As an admitted first-time listener, I found the material rich and suited in its styling, that if presented in any other format or genre would be easily picked apart for trying too hard. The benefit of electronic/dance music is that if it sounds and feels good, it’s all good - and with the added component of high experimentation, it bears license to blow the listener away at whim.
For the long-time fan, “Brotherhood” might be considered as yet another Best Of that ’should’ve had this song’, or ’should’ve had that song’. However, for relative newbies who are looking for a sizeable taste before making a commitment, the tracks selected for “Brotherhood” can be viewed as strictly with the intent of showcasing a hefty discography in a colorful, condensed package.
Alongside an off-the-wall love triangle of percussion, bass, and harmonic complexity are the methods in which the Brothers lyrically heighten their creations. Teaming skills on both fronts with such artists as the Flaming Lips, Q Tip, and Spank Rock, there is plenty to play around with via selected phrase (”Hey Boy Hey Girl”), full-on verses (”The Golden Path”), eliminating the need altogether (”Saturate”), or some combination of the three (”Setting Sun”). The Brothers’ newer tracks run along similar veins, pseudo-traditional in rhythmic execution (”Keep My Composure”) while incorporating simultaneous ethereal and enlivening components (”Midnight Madness”).
For a moment, consider music to be one of the only recreational stimulants on the market that can sustain positive after-effects. “Brotherhood” more than fits the description, providing a sufficient enough intermission during humdrum reality for the benefit of anyone who’d care to take a spin.
The Chemical Brothers Official Website
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