Escort

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AlbumNov 15 / 201111 songs, 52m 47s
Funktronica Nu-Disco
Noteable
7.7 / 10

The New York live disco ensemble's self-titled debut is not just the pinnacle of 21st-century disco fetishism, it's a great pop record, even if it's working off 1979's pop template rather than 2011's.

7.7 / 10

The New York live disco ensemble's self-titled debut is not just the pinnacle of 21st-century disco fetishism, it's a great pop record, even if it's working off 1979's pop template rather than 2011's.

B

The Brooklyn-based disco band Escort released the lush throwback “Starlight” online in 2006, and gained some viral recognition thanks to the Muppet-laden recut of its hyperkinetic 2007 follow-up “All Through The Night.” Both tracks are included on the band’s fine, long-in-the-works debut LP, which puts Escort in the…

B

The Brooklyn-based disco band Escort released the lush throwback “Starlight” online in 2006, and gained some viral recognition thanks to the Muppet-laden recut of its hyperkinetic 2007 follow-up “All Through The Night.” Both tracks are included on the band’s fine, long-in-the-works debut LP, which puts Escort in the…

Check out our album review of Artist's Escort on Rolling Stone.com.

Check out our album review of Artist's Escort on Rolling Stone.com.

6 / 10

Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears claims it’s “the best disco you’ve ever heard”. Yes, a rather grandiose statement - even from a man who managed an invite to Sir Elton John’s stag do.

6 / 10

Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears claims it’s “the best disco you’ve ever heard”. Yes, a rather grandiose statement - even from a man who managed an invite to Sir Elton John’s stag do.

Some albums only need three-word reviews, like “fun and dumb.”

Some albums only need three-word reviews, like “fun and dumb.”

7 / 10

7 / 10