Hadouken! are the definition of successful underground marketing. Through the use of Myspace, Hadouken! managed to release "Music for an Accelerated Culture" to eagerly awaiting fans of this very young Leeds based outfit.
Let it be known that if you go into this album expecting something serious, meaningful, or thought-provoking you will be highly disappointed. Upon first hearing this album I wasn't really too sure what to make of it. The pacing of the album from it's onslaught will be the determining factor in whether or not you will actually withstand the barrage of noises later on. The introduction track, (Get Smashed, Gate Crash) begins with a buildup and evolves into a rave-like chant that revolves around a house party. This foreshadows the overall theme of the album, suburban life for modern youth. The album doesn't slow down until the fourth track, Declaration of War, and even then manages to keep you moving through the use of vocal tuning and electronic mixing.
The album sets off and doesn't take a moment to let up. Obviously targeted at the younger crowd, "Music for an Accelerated Culture" manages to create a new and refreshing sound not heard since The Prodigy released "The Fat of the Land" over ten years ago. The songs may not be mature or insightful, but they create an atmosphere that makes you want to get up and dance. If you enjoy something refreshing in the music scene, like to dance, or enjoy a pint every now an then - this album should be a no-brainer. Even still if you don't like those things, give it a try, you may be pleasantly surprised.
After hearing one of their tracks on a mixed CD, I had to get another look at them.
The CD is really more of a guilty pleasure, with over the top beats and juvenile (at times hilarious) lyrics I had a hard time taking this album seriously.
Right down to it, it's a decent party album with some surprisingly catchy tracks. The melodies seem to of been taken right out of a video game, but when put next to a decent beat they surprisingly hold their own. The heavy Leeds accent and party-esque lyrics will appeal to the ages 13-20 likely.
It's certainly not what I'm used to listening to but I recommend it.
What a stunning Debut Album from this Leeds outfit. Having heard there new Single "Crank it up" (and Easily the best track on the album), I went out and bought the Album. Its hard to Pigeon Hole there sound, maybe Hardcore Techno Rap, but it just refreshing to hear something so new and Different in this age of Boring FM rock.
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