For all the coldness and brutality of Forget there are moments of beauty, validation and comfort, showing that these things can co-exist simultaneously.
Forget leaves us as one of the band’s tightest and most consistent works yet, its grimness belied yet also supported by the impeccable pop framework sustained throughout.
Dark and luminous at the same time, Forget allows Xiu Xiu to redefine pop in a way that's true to their volatile -- but always gripping -- nature.
The more cerebral, out-there music fan may find it all too easy, craving the satisfaction that comes with gaining an appreciation of music that's challenging to the ear. Most, however, will rejoice; as should you, because FORGET is overwhelmingly and immediately Xiu Xiu.
Forget ... finally undertakes a concerted effort to serve the trio’s talents in a digestible form, with inviting and accessible results.
Yes, FORGET is more listener-friendly ... but it is also solidly weird, immersive, and dark.
Individual moments shine throughout FORGET: a stunning chorus here, a stirring lick of pitched percussion there. But the album’s strangest attribute is the way it can lull you into a state of absentmindedness regarding those same charms.
Stewart’s latter-day Scott Walker vocals are paired with phalanxes of mangled synthesiser and decaying rhythms to make for a characteristically complex – albeit rewarding – listen.
Xiu Xiu - 14/17
What a beautiful cover.
Following Xiu Xiu's vast and harrowing adaptation of the classic "Twin Peaks" soundtrack, "FORGET" serves as somewhat of an ambition cool-down, revolving around generally more pop-centric structures. Obviously, the band still incorporate their idiosyncratic, forward-thinking sound and style across the entire project, but in comparison to lots of their past work, this record is relatively tame. "Wondering", for example, is ... read more
Weird af and super catchy, i was hoping they had made some other stuff similar to girl with basket of fruit so I'm very satisfied
Xiu Xiu de volta ao pop industrial com o qual brincaram em alguns lançamentos passados. Eu o posicionaria como um meio termo interessante entre a euforia pop do Always e a experimentação eletrônica do Fabulous Muscles, o que definitivamente é uma posição muito confortável para se estar.
Fav tracks: Wondering; The Call; Forget; At Last, At Last; Petite
Least fav: Queen of the Losers
The Call- 7
Queen of the Losers- 8
Wondering- 8
Get Up- 8
Hay Choco Bananas- 7
Jenny Gogo- 8
At Last, at Last- 8
Forget- 8
Petite- 8
Faith, Torn Apart- 8
Feels like a sort of continuation from their “fabulous muscles” vibes and sounds. I’m a bit all over the place on their discography atm, but I’m sort of getting the vibe of some of their albums and the jump from album to album, some fit a certain category and others are so dark and grim. This one feels a lot more fun but still has its moments for sure
1 | The Call 3:17 | 89 |
2 | Queen of the Losers 4:23 | 86 |
3 | Wondering 4:12 | 91 |
4 | Get Up 4:55 | 91 |
5 | Hay Choco Bananas 3:47 | 83 |
6 | Jenny Gogo 3:56 | 85 |
7 | At Last, at Last 3:12 | 84 |
8 | Forget 4:11 | 92 |
9 | Petite 4:01 | 86 |
10 | Faith, Torn Apart 7:55 | 89 |
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