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01. GUSGUS - Obnoxiously Sexual
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02. GUSGUS - Another Life
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03. GUSGUS - Sustain
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04. GUSGUS - Crossfade
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05. GUSGUS - This is what you get when you mess with love
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06. GUSGUS - Airwaves
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07. GUSGUS - God-Application
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08. GUSGUS - This is not the first time
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09. GUSGUS - Mexico
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ARTIST
GUSGUS
TITLE
Mexico
FORMAT
LP+CD
LABEL
KOMPAKT
CATALOG #
KOM 301LP
KOM 301LP
GENRE
ELECTRONIC
RELEASE DATE
6/24/2014
2023 repress; LP version. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Includes a CD copy of the album. An obvious fan favorite,
GusGus
' last full-length offering
Arabian Horse
exceeded all expectations and ranks among Kompakt's biggest bestsellers in recent years. Now, the core crew of
Birgir Thorarinsson
,
Daníel Ágúst
,
Högni Egilsson
, and
Stephan Stephensen
returns with new masterpiece
Mexico
: a hugely satisfying follow-up to past exploits and another step into the future of anthemic pop music. GusGus are dead set on maintaining the towering might of their songwriting, infusing the new album with the same luster as their earlier work, but presenting the deed with the snappiness and intricate production values needed for contemporary debauchery. From opening anthem "Obnoxiously Sexual," to the Existentialist shuffle of closing ballad "This Is What You Get When You Mess With Love," this album leaves no stone unturned on its journey to sonic bliss, delving ever deeper into its timeless melodies with every subsequent track. It's hard to pinpoint highlights from an album like
Mexico
, as each of those cuts stands well on its own without sacrificing its role in the ensemble. In a way, that's a good metaphor for GusGus itself, as this project again and again manages to successfully pool the forces from a group of exceptionally gifted individuals. Take "Sustain," "Airwaves" or "God-Application": drawing from influences as diverse as '80s synth pop, UK garage or '90s trance, each of these tracks showcases a unique identity but still interlocks with the overarching aesthetics of the album and its omnipresent penchant for brilliant pop hooks. Frequency-shifting house-stomper "Another Life" and deep string groover "This Is Not the First Time" might come closest to the predecessor's voluptuous textures, engaging in the same kind of floor-friendly agility against the backdrop of monumental synth washes. Interestingly enough, title-track "Mexico" is the only instrumental on the new full-length, fittingly bringing a more linear flair to the proceedings. Sporting the nuanced narration of a coherent artist album as well as the eager excitement of a great track selection, GusGus' latest holds the potential to become a source for many a personal best-of mixtape. All killer, no filler!
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