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THE REVIEW
Third EP for Knife Party (and third year of career) and, summing up, we can say it: the test is passed.
The opening of "Power Glove" tries to warm the spirits, but epic beginning aside, it fades into a gray pool of predictability; fortunately, it’s the only unfortunate episode of "Haunted House".
"LRAD" and "EDM Death Machine" manage to bring what Knife Party had been lacking so far, namely the desire to "dare": if both sound unmistakably "KP", the first surprises the listener* with an "elegant" drop of only low tones while the second indulges in the luxury of experimenting with an unusual song form**. In this sense, looking to the past, it is also possible to trace a noticeable evolution in the duo's offering which has now definitively put aside the "rowdy and vulgar dubstep" - which whether you like it or not ended up identifying their sound - to seek out more varied and innovative stylistic solutions.
Summing up maybe in the end of the day of the three this is the least danceable and least "trendy" album - there is no "Internet Friends" (although there is a VIP version of it) nor a "Bonfire" - but certainly the most solid and the one that leaves better hopes for the future.
Hoping that we won't have to wait another year for just four (three) tracks.
*accustomed to only contemporary electro-house
**for the genre
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Knife Party’s Haunted House EP is their third release that confirms their growth as artists. While 'Power Glove' feels predictable, tracks like 'LRAD' and 'EDM Death Machine' showcase daring experimentation. The EP steps away from their earlier dubstep roots toward more varied soundscapes. It may be less danceable but is their most solid work yet, promising an exciting future.Tracklist
Knife Party
Knife Party is an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2011 by Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, known for electro house and dubstep releases.02 Reviews
