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While Keith Murray (vocals/guitar), Chris Cain (bass), and Michael Tapper (drums) don a nerdy math-chic look, their glossy indie rock sound is all style. With Love and Squalor marks the band's major-label debut release for Virgin. Sure, fans of Bloc Party, the Killers, the Rapture, and Franz Ferdinand will most likely take to this snazzy 12-song set; however, We Are Scientists offer one element that the rest of the pack does not: more substance than shtick. With Love and Squalor is accessible enough for mainstream alternative rock fans, but also slick enough for those indie rock loyalists who still worship the Smiths. Album opener "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt" highlights the band's sexiest side with chunky guitar hooks and a flirty, danceable chorus. Murray's nervy vocals are a near match for Gene's Martin Rossiter as he croons, "My Body is your body/I won't tell anybody/If you want to use my body/Go for it." Some might think their introduction is a bit brash, but We Are Scientists immediately succeed in keeping cool and cockiness parallel. "This Scene Is Dead" and "Callbacks" curve around punky, fist-pumping rhythms while "Worth the Wait" and "The Great Escape" toy with art rock aesthetic. Unlike the Killers' Hot Fuss, With Love and Squalor is not a pretentious package. We Are Scientists come off well in being both snide and playful. Finding that balance is what makes With Love and Squalor a solid debut.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
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Keith Murray, ComposerLyricist - Chris Cain, ComposerLyricist - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Michael Tapper, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records America Inc.
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, ComposerLyricist - Chris Cain, ComposerLyricist - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Michael Tapper, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records America Inc.
Keith Murray, ComposerLyricist - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, ComposerLyricist - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Keith Murray, Composer - Stephen Marcussen, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - MARK NEEDHAM, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Rob Brill, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Ariel Rechtshaid, Producer - Chris Cain, Composer - We Are Scientists, MainArtist - Will Brierre, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Tapper, Composer
(C) 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
While Keith Murray (vocals/guitar), Chris Cain (bass), and Michael Tapper (drums) don a nerdy math-chic look, their glossy indie rock sound is all style. With Love and Squalor marks the band's major-label debut release for Virgin. Sure, fans of Bloc Party, the Killers, the Rapture, and Franz Ferdinand will most likely take to this snazzy 12-song set; however, We Are Scientists offer one element that the rest of the pack does not: more substance than shtick. With Love and Squalor is accessible enough for mainstream alternative rock fans, but also slick enough for those indie rock loyalists who still worship the Smiths. Album opener "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt" highlights the band's sexiest side with chunky guitar hooks and a flirty, danceable chorus. Murray's nervy vocals are a near match for Gene's Martin Rossiter as he croons, "My Body is your body/I won't tell anybody/If you want to use my body/Go for it." Some might think their introduction is a bit brash, but We Are Scientists immediately succeed in keeping cool and cockiness parallel. "This Scene Is Dead" and "Callbacks" curve around punky, fist-pumping rhythms while "Worth the Wait" and "The Great Escape" toy with art rock aesthetic. Unlike the Killers' Hot Fuss, With Love and Squalor is not a pretentious package. We Are Scientists come off well in being both snide and playful. Finding that balance is what makes With Love and Squalor a solid debut.
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:54
- Main artists: We Are Scientists
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc. ℗ 2005 Virgin Records America, Inc.
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