MP3: Lukestar - It's ok amigo
The closer we get to December, the closer we are to year-end list time. Yes, once again I will be hosting my December Top 10 extravaganza with new guestlists every day and if you think you're worthy of submitting a list, you better get in touch soon 'cuz space is limited. As for me and the rest of IAT's contributing staff, we're busy putting together our own year-end lists. I've got about 20 albums to pare down to a top ten, but one record that's sure to make it is Lukestar's "Lake Toba". I said it waaaay back in January and I'm sticking to it -- it's a damn great album and it still slays 98% of the crap released this year. However, since it's a Friday, I'm going to take you back to the band's first album "Alpine unit" from 2004. Honestly, I don't think I would've spotted the seeds of greatness in this. It's solid emo-pop, but it doesn't soar like "Lake Toba". The vocals are less inhumanly high and ethereal and more average/whiny. However, the melodies are still strong, especially on the chorus of songs like the one I've posted today. Unfortunately it just doesn't quite hit the mark. Still, like I said, it's a decent listen and it really does provide a good view of where the band came from and that's something I think is always worth looking into. Now, let's speculate as to where they'll go next...
Malmö residents! Don't forget to check out Lukestar when they play the It's a Trap! Clubnight at Debaser next weekend, November 29. It's going to be amazing, I assure you.
Lukestar - It's ok amigo