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Sleigh Bells: Treats

by Vasanth Ranganathan – Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary AB Jul 28, 2010

4 stars

Pop music like you’ve never heard it before.

Treats, the debut album from Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells, is 32 minutes of pure originality. The independent scene’s most aggressive, distorted percussion and guitars support each of the album’s 11 tracks. As if teasing the abrasive instrumentals, singer Alexis Krauss performs with a detached calmness to her voice. These two contrasting elements mould the unique sound bred by Sleigh Bells, but this same uniqueness could also hurt the accessibility of the duo’s energetic album. However, infectious tracks like Rill Rill and A/B Machines force repeat listens that slowly uncover the elegance behind the havoc. With this new form of pop, Sleigh Bells has struck gold.

Vasanth’s fave track: Rill Rill

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