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20 November 2003
The Russian Futurists, Let's Get Ready to Crumble (Upper Class)
At the heart of much DIY ethos and mantra often lie bedrocks of sincerity and love. It's simple really; caring about something so much that the thought of outside intrusion seems impossible. Fittingly then, the first line sung in this newest release from 25 year old Peterborough native Matthew Hart is, "I do pop cause that's where my heart is". Recorded in his bedroom on a portable eight-track recording system, Let's Get Ready to Crumble continues where Hart's previous disc, The Method of Modern Love, left off. And, like any attempt at a perfect pop record, you're unsure whether to dance, laugh, or cry, and most likely would enjoy doing all three with this playing. With the leadoff title track forging the way in giddy fashion, Hart manages this fine line beautifully in songs like "It's Actually Going to Happen" and "Your Life on Magnetic Tape". Using almost-cheap Casio sounds and echoic Stephen Merritt/Wayne Coyne-like vocals to squeeze every inch of childhood winter memories into sound, you'd be hard pressed this year to find a CD this cohesive, and this much fun. Hell, even the cover art is cool.
— Salvatore Ciolfi
.: posted by Editor 3:37 PM
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