Kitsune Maison Volume 9
Released: 26th April 2010
Label: Kitsune Maison
When ‘uber cool’ trend-setters Kitsune Maison release a new compilation, expectations are understandably high, for this is a label that has in the past released work from the likes of Friendly Fires and La Roux - artists who have gone on to become household names. Volume 9 sees the label stray away from the more chaotic, experimental sound we have come to expect and in its place is a mellower sound, mellow by Kitsune standards at least.
Like previous, volume number 9 has something to offer all fans of indie and electro, from the more casual listener, to the indie purist, who only buys limited edition vinyl, but will make the occasional odd exception in an effort to make their i-tunes playlist look that extra bit credible.
‘Washed out’ open the proceedings with a track that’s suitably serene, currently leading players in the emerging ‘Glo-fi’ scene, a pleasing combination of 80’s soft rock and synth pop, the whole thing blends together to create a whimsy musical fantasy.
‘Jaimaica’ deserve a mention simply for acknowledging the existence of guitars at the opening of ‘Short and Entertaining’, although it doesn’t take long for it to drift off down electro lane. However, the mix of electro with elements of indie rock keeps it fresh and interesting, and as such makes it one of the compilations most accessible tunes.
Although for the most part the album is full of songs that will be loved by indie fans but struggle to make it into the mainstream, ‘Stop and Stare’ by upcoming Northampton dance trio ‘Fenech-Soler’ would sound as suited to the likes of Proud Galleries as it would in a branded club in the suburban town as people sip on their alco-pops.
The album sees Kitsune Maison at its finest, nine volumes in and with the likes of ‘Two Door Cinema Club’, ‘The Good Natured’ and the more experimental ‘Logo’ complimenting those listed above, the task now is to predict which of these eighteen artists featured will breakthrough into the mainstream next.
Words: Kevin Angel
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