Take hits from the Eighties (yeah yeah) Do it sound so crazy (yeah yeah)
ANDY: Back when SRS BZNZ started up last October, one of the first reviews was hyping up the Games EP That We Can Play, and by now, the group has changed their name and their sound. Channel Pressure, the debut LP from the newly renamed Ford & Lopatin, is still steeped in that 80s new wave synthyness, at times playing the Mr. Mister card heavily, and at times rocking rhythms you swear you heard New Order do better. Hell the cover is straight out of Weird Science. Overall it's a smooth listen though, with some unexpected high points. "Break Inside" makes for a smooth, shimmering, R&B-inspired jam nestled in the 80s nostalgia, that suggests Ford & Lopatin can also hang with the James Blakes of today. (7.5)
RAJ: On the one hand, it's pretty well-made chillwave. On the other hand, it's chillwave. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and continue being nostalgic about Roy Orbison. (6)
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