Pendulum - In Silico

Although I am not opposed to a bit of electronic tunes, especially a bit of drum n Bass, it is very unusual for this genre to find it way into my CD collection. However Pendulum have produced and album that I can't stop playing in the car or pumping on the MP3 player. From the first listen it is obvious the inspiration for this album has come not from dance music but from the energy derived from classic live rock tunes. It is this rock energy that is provides an ever present underbelly to every song on this album. The single 'Propane Nightmares' builds from its chilled opening to a sudden cracking beat so infectious that I dare you to try keep your head from nodding along in approval. I think for me what set this drum n bass album from others in the genre is the human feel on every track, this is real electronic music made by a passionate group of musicians who clearly grew up listening to great rock groups.
If you are like me a massive guitar rock fan and tend to shy away from the electronic genre then this is an album you need to buy, not only will it impress your raver mates, but you get the satisfaction of claiming how its so good cause deep down its really a rock album !!

Best Songs: 'Propane Nightmares', 'Granite'
Favourite Song: 'Other Side' (great dark lyrics)
Album Rating: 4/5
Where to Listen: MP3 player, In your car, Before leaving for a night out.

Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/pendulum