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15 October 2003
TV on the Radio, Young Liars (Touch and Go)
TV on the Radio, with help from some of their New York scenesters including members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has created an eerie and exciting debut with their Young Liars EP. The band combines unsettling lyrics and memorable harmonies over darkly ambient drums and guitars. The group's strongpoint is certainly Tunde Adebimpe's vocals, but the music and production contribute to creating an ideal album for driving alone at night. The highlight of the disc -- and this is both a praise and a criticism -- comes on the fifth and hidden track, where TV on the Radio performs an a cappella version of "Mister Grieves" by the Pixies. The unnerving doo-wop performance shows the band's creativity and willingness to experiment, but it's a bit disappointing to hear a cover outshine original material. TV on the Radio, in just these five songs, defines its sound without much hesitation, but we'll have to wait to see how this sound holds up over the course of a full-length. Based on the power of this CD, it's a record we should look forward to.
— Justin Cober-Lake
.: posted by Editor 11:06 AM
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