Velocifero

Ladytron | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nettwerk Records
• ASIN: B0017V7GLC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,871 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Double vinyl for the band's 2008 studio album. Ladytron are an Electronic Pop band originally based in Liverpool, England, although members originate from Sofia and Glasgow as well as Liverpool itself. The band has been active since 1999, releasing four full-length albums. Ladytron tour extensively around the world, both with live shows and DJ sets. Ladytron have produced remixes for many artists including Placebo, Blondie, Gang of Four, David Gahan, Goldfrapp, Bloc Party, Kings of Convenience, Indochine, Apoptygma Berzerk, She Wants Revenge, Soulwax, Nine Inch Nails and Simian. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this album, August 17, 2008

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E. Anderson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Velocifero (Audio CD)

Last weekend I was at my favorite record store when I took a listen to the new Ladytron cd VELOCIFERO. I always wanted to hear their music but never had the opportunity until now. Needless to say I ended up leaving the store with VELOCIFERO in hand. I haven't been able to stop listening to VELOCIFERO since last weekend. Normally I am not into the sort of dance music Ladytron makes but I really enjoyed all 54 minutes. VELOCIFERO reminded me a mish mash of Lush, My Bloody Valentine, and Goldfrapp from their BLACK CHERRY era. The song that convinced me was "Ghosts". Helen Marnie reminded me of the women from the Lush with her sweet, intoxicating yet eerie vocals. Helen's vocals is a nice contrast to the often monotonous vocals of Mira Aroyo. I enjoyed all of the songs on the album but my personal favorite song on the album has to be "Versus". I love the male/female vocals, plus I find the song irresistably infectious. I definitely consider VELOCIFERO one of my top ten favorite albums of 2008.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Song of the year on this album!, October 30, 2008

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Robert Barrera (St. Petersburg, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velocifero (Audio CD)

If you ever thought hmm...female voices with Depeche Mode.
This is the scenario: Hooks, firmly in place, mikes and synths plugged with amps set at '11'... place the needle at the beginning of "Burning Up". And there you go and you're welcome.
Oh yeah, the rest of the album rocks, too.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars catchiest album to date, June 23, 2008

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Scott Thomas (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velocifero (Audio CD)

I continue to be impressed by Ladytron and the consistent quality of their recordings. "Velocifero" is very similar in sound to "Witching Hour", but in my opinion more consistent and catchier. No, it does not break any bold new musical ground or mark a different direction. But why should it? There's plenty of room for a high-quality album of 13 hook-laden tracks full of signature electro beats and fuzzy riffs. I'd be hard-pressed to name a dud song on here and equally hard pressed to pick my favorite, although I do find the novel duet "versus" that closes out the album careening through my head the most. If you enjoyed "Witching Hour" you have nothing to fear from "Velocifero".