Right off the bat much needs to be said for the production work of Chris Zane, who conducts magic behind the boards here. ![]() Citrus mixes those distorted, shoe gazing tendencies, with some surf rock, classic punk and garage rock then stuffs them in a cannon (filled with fruit!) pointed straight toward the sky.īack in 2004, you would have had to mull through the mud and slop of Asobi Seksu to find the assured skill and pop grandeur that practically bleeds out of Citrus. Delivering, to the fullest extent, on all the promises of hazy pop greatness their self-titled debut hinted at. On this, their sophomore release, the Brooklyn dream pop band find a furious yet beautiful middle ground between Loveless, Slanted and Enchanted, Daydream Nation and Screamadelica, that's all at once heart breaking and earth shaking. Even though many help create their sound live, and on record, Yuki and Hanna are the life blood of Asobi Seksu, and it shows on Citrus. Over the past 10 years, they've compiled one of the stronger discographies to be found, built up a reputation as a killer live act and have spread their noise to all via various world treks and relentless touring. Little other comparisons fit about a band who spends most of its given time not in the studio, out on the road. ![]() If there's anything that can be said about Asobi Seksu, amongst all the calls for praise and jaded put downs, is that James Hanna and Yuki Chikudate are dedicated work horses. Review Summary: Whistle through your window - We act the same as you.
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