United State of Electronica

United State of Electronica | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 15, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sonic Boom Recordings Inc
• ASIN: B0007R8EF4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,706 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Seattle party-starters write songs in the key of '!'. Cheerful without being cheesy, the seven-piece U.S.E combine house music 4/4 euphoria with the exuberance of 70's teen-rampage rock- imagine Daft Punk at a rave with the Ramones. 4 Stars (out of 5) --Blender

High energy, ultra positive dance tracks... USE eschew irony but gleefully grab Junior Senior songcraft, Daft Punk's sonics and the B-52's rollicking moxie. --Spin

Product Description

Since 2002, U.S.E. has forced critical and populous audiences alike into fits of euphoric dancing with their life-affirming, rock-based interpretation of electronica. Whether dominating frenzied clubs with Sir Mix-A-Lot, Junior Senior, Death Cab For Cutie and Aqueduct or overtaking arena shows with The Presidents of the United States of America, U.S.E. proffers the kind of four-on-the-floor beats and unbridled enthusiasm that put likeminded revelers Andrew W.K., Prince, Underworld and Daft Punk on the map. U.S.E. has hit upon a raw pop concoction all their own.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Danger: USE Will Cause You to Move Muscles, May 20, 2005

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Rawk Gaud (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: United State of Electronica (Audio CD)

Yes they use a vocoder, yes daft punk uses a vocoder and an electronic bass drum beat, that's all they have in common. USE writes songs that are entertaining and musical (which is hard to come by in electronica). They also mix traditional instruments into the mayhem which gives their music a natural sound which is exempt from most electronic music. Their live shows are all about energy, you will move, dance and squirm uncontrollably. Go seem them live in a smaller venue while you still can.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars truly revolutionary, December 2, 2005

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rockermango "rockermango" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: United State of Electronica (Audio CD)

this album is truly revolutionary. people dont realize this. their called united state of electronica because they are funny people. it's not a serious name, nor is their music trying to change uppity hipsters who think they got ripped off cuz they want something depressing. these songs are actually amazing pop rock songs w/ a techno bass drum beat. really simple, really effective. and it's true, they really are the best live band in the USA.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Party Music Around!!!, April 13, 2005

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G. Meyer "Funmusicman" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: United State of Electronica (Audio CD)

U.S.E. Rocks!!! This is the type of music I've been waiting for for soooo long. Nothing makes a day happier than this album. Some songs are better than others but mostly it will keep you dancing and they are a real band that you can't help but scream out with. See them live if possible, the music will keep you coming back.