Surrender (Deluxe)
With their third album, Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson impressively re-bottle the flash of lightning that made their 2010 debut *Happiness* such a pure and surprising pop pleasure. Their unabashed “if it feels right, do it” philosophy is evident on the typically anthemic bombast of “Some Kind Of Heaven”, the unbuttoned late-night groove of “Lights”, gospel-tinged ballad “Wings” and closer “Policewoman”–a seductive electro slow jam that hints at a very different use for a pair of handcuffs.
When Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson unearth their gaudier side, they hit on a bold new direction
When Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson unearth their gaudier side, they hit on a bold new direction
Up until now it's been difficult to pinpoint just exactly what Hurts are. On one side of the spectrum exists the visual monochrome edginess and
Up until now it's been difficult to pinpoint just exactly what Hurts are. On one side of the spectrum exists the visual monochrome edginess and
There was a whiff of subversion to Hurts’ early material, but now they just sound like any old bombastic chart-pop pedlars
There was a whiff of subversion to Hurts’ early material, but now they just sound like any old bombastic chart-pop pedlars
Hysterical, campy stadium synth bombast that has to be heard to be believed. New Music CD review by Thomas H Green
Hysterical, campy stadium synth bombast that has to be heard to be believed. New Music CD review by Thomas H Green