2. It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2009) - thoughts on albums I haven't heard

My only previous encounter with Yeah Yeah Yeahs came after I heard a remix of their song "Heads Will Roll" in the film "Project X". Since then I'd always wanted to check them out seeing as that remix is absolutely superb. Instinctively, I headed straight to "It's Blitz!" because that's the album that contains the original version of "Heads Will Roll".

Rhythmically this record is simply top notch and there isn't a single song you can't dance to. Whether it's the pulsating blitzkrieg of opener "Zero", the funky passion of "Dragon Queen" or the gentle swoon of closing track "Little Shadow", there's always something that will make you want to move your feet. This focus on rhythm really adds to the package as it basically makes everything a lot more fun and entertaining.

In addition to this, all the tracks on this album feel so full and detailed, even if it's one of the more tender numbers such as "hysteric", you won't be left feeling unsatisfied. Like a well produced reality TV show, there's always something being subtlety tweaked in the background. For example, towards the end of the song "Skeletons", there's this ascending synth riff mixed in with light snare drum hits and it makes the song sound even more majestic than it previously was. It's this kind of attention to detail that deserves a heap load of credit as it shows the band have put a lot of thought and care into every nook and cranny.

Also, if you like a hook then you're in luck, this thing has hooks up the wazoo (wow, that sounded wrong). The punky chorus of "Heads Will Roll" is a particular highlight and "Soft Shock" pretty much wears the crown when it comes to being consistently catchy. Plus, the songs range from energetic to soft (and everything in between) so this keeps things from becoming boring and it leaves you to focus in on the wonderful melodies.

Honestly, I can't get enough of "It's Blitz!". There isn't a bad song to be found anywhere and it feels like a goldmine that keeps on giving. If the rest of the band's catalogue is anything like this then I may have found a new favourite band, who knows?

OVERALL RATING: 9/10

BEST SONGS: HEADS WILL ROLL, SKELETONS, HYSTERIC.