![]() ![]() ![]() Lead single "Believe" gathered and held the most attention, and for very good reason. Combined with the cool restraint that defines all the band's work, notably present in Daniel Agust and Siggi's almost unearthly calm (but never totally dispassionate) singing, the result is an effective blend of styles that works from start to end. Also, the collective had its roots much more firmly planted in dance, but not merely modern techno - everything from exotica (opening track "Oh" prominently samples Arthur Lyman) to grimy hip-hop breaks formed the basis of Polydistortion. Gus Gus' first formal album as a full band was a quietly astonishing record - the "new Sugarcubes" tag which the band gained was always misleading, since instead of that group's fractured avant-rock approach, Gus Gus always tended toward a mix of understatement and chilling power. ![]()
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