Ladyhawke (Modular CD album)

With the follow-up just a couple of months away (update: here it is) i thought it would be best to review Ladyhawke's debut album now. What is this? Well its an album full of retro pop rock awesomeness. Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke has an ear for a pop hook especially when dripping with a 80s vibe.

It has energy and a joy about it, the production is spot on and the retro sounds perfectly reproduced but like Tesla Boy Ladyhawke has enough modern attitude to elevate this above a pastiche. It takes its musical DNA from the late 80s but produces something new, so this is a mutant album or something.

"Dusk till dawn" is a highlight, a superbly catchy 80s romp of a song with lovely synths, a grinding bass beat and a sing-a-long chorus. Video is brilliant too by the way.

"Magic" has a gorgeous melody, its synth magic that quickly moves into a power pop-rock chorus. "My delirium" has a driving rock melody and a chorus that soars with Ladyhawke's sexy vocals.

These are just some highlights of a very good album indeed. Yeah love this. Bring on the follow-up!