23

23 sent blonde redhead from a band i liked, to one of my favorite current bands. the track 23 opens the album, and sets the tone for what is a much more accessible record, but i feel like it's also their smartest. there isn't a bad song on the record, but dr. strangeluv, the dress and spring and by summer fall, are easily some of 2007 best. out of the very few live shows i went to in 2007, i enjoyed blonde redhead twice. both were fantastic, and made me see the album in a whole new light. the airy vocals of kazu, the strange and beautiful guitar tones of amedeo, and the complex, yet steady rhythms of simone make 23 sonic crack to me, and i couldn't imagine a better record this year.....until.......