M83: Hurry Up, We re Dreaming (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl 2LP Fashion

M83 s grandiose double album, Hurry Up, We re Dreaming repressed on double colored vinyl! The lead single, Midnight City, immediately stands out, with the synth-heavy and upbeat instrumental laying down the foundation for Alex Gonzalez s lightly flowing vocals. My Tears Are Becoming A Sea is highlighted by the soothing intro as well as the way the track progresses into a grand, synth-washed affair, with OK Pal marking another exhilarating synth-pop moment. The beautiful Splendor is meditative and emotive, followed by Raconte-Moi Une Histoire which, while maintaining the shimmer of Splendor, picks up the tempo of the album. Other notable tracks include the acoustic guitar-driven Soon, My Friend, the folksy, uptempo Year one, One UFO, and the intense, aggressive and shoegaze-y This Bright Flash. All in all, Hurry Up… packs a potent, engaging, and dreamy mix of synth-pop, ambient, shoegaze, and electronica (think somewhere between Saturday = Youth and Before The Dawn Heals Us), a real treat for the ears. 24 tracks total, recommended.