The band themselves seem to recognise that. So, while the first half of Is 4 Lovers takes a jackhammer to old, if still relatively fertile ground (hey, why have one song called NYC Power Elite when you can have two?), the second half dials down the pulverising and amps up the pulsating on less frenzied, more electronic songs such as Love Letter and Glass Homes.
It’s a good idea to mix things up, but the move also renders them less visceral and dilutes their identity. Next time, maybe they should try putting on helmets?
Verdict: 3/5
For Fans Of: The White Stripes, Lightning Bolt, Royal Blood
Is 4 Lovers is released on March 26 via Spinefarm.
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