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Idea Of Happiness

Van She

Idea Of Happiness

Second album from the Sydney-based electropop quartet fronted by Matt Van Schie

ADM rating[?]

5.8

Label
Modular
UK Release date
09/07/2012
US Release date
10/07/2012
  1. 7.5 |   Tone Deaf

    A quirky, fun and wholeheartedly irresistible collection of electronic pop-rock anthems, infused with a somewhat tropical, reggae vibe
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  2. 7.0 |   DIY

    This album is dizzyingly uplifting, as camp as a weekend at Butlins and effortlessly iridescen
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  3. 6.1 |   Pitchfork

    Overwhelmed with tropically inclined rhythms, starburst crescendos, and synths so upfront and sparkly that they feel in need of individual backup generators
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  4. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    Bright, warm weather harmonies, wistful vocals and extremely danceable beats, the vibe overwhelmingly positive and forward looking
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  5. 6.0 |   Spin

    Aussies indulge Caribbean fantasies — "Calypso," "Jamaica," "Coconuts" — in the shadow of Daft Punk's pyramid
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  6. 6.0 |   Bowlegs

    While all its arpeggios and bending analogues tick many of the required boxes, the hooks aren’t always strong enough, and feel diluted by the cool exterior
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  7. 4.0 |   The Arts Desk

    Idea of Happiness sounds like Heaven 17 after they were good, when they were doing songs no-one now remembers
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