EMPIRE OF THE SUN ...THINK AUSTRALIAN VERSION OF MGMT, BUT COOLER! (Walking On A Dream - Empire Of The Sun)

Member Name: adamgoddard87

Product:	Walking On A Dream - Empire Of The Sun
Date:	16/05/09 (29 review reads)
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Advantages: THEY ARE THE COOLEST BAND AROUND AT THE MOMENT

Disadvantages: NONE

Where to start with this album?...Before I go into greater detail, I want to make one thing clear at £6.98 on Amazon this album is worth every penny, BUY IT NOW!!! (Its also worth noting that I am writing this review as a newly converted and completely obsessed Empire fan!)
I personally found out about the Empire of the Sun when checking the BBC radio 1 play list on its website and then by seeing what their song 'We are the people' sounded like on you tube. As soon as the song started playing I was hooked, worth checking out for the video alone! Amazing!
Empire of the Sun could be compared to the recently successful and popular MGMT but they are different and not to taken as a carbon copy.
The main difference in my opinion is the origins and location of the band, MGMT are based and from New York in the States whereas Empire are from Australia and mostly based in Perth, giving them a slightly different edge and sound. The laid back quality of Australian life is very evident in the relaxing feel to the songs. But what is truly special about Empire is how they combine this chilled out edge with catchy upbeat music that has the feel of David Bowie, 80's dance, and a strong hippy vibe to it. The music will have you feeling youthful and instantly happy, transporting you back to a time where life was simple.
The band is formed of Luke Steele, formerly 'Sleepy Jackson' and Nick Littlemore of 'Pnau' and Luke Steele's video outfits are simply amazing and almost make you want to have an 'Empire of the Sun' themed party! The videos are filmed in stunning locations such as rural Mexico and create a fantasy feel about the music. Songs to check out are 'We are the people' 'Walking on a dream' and 'Without you' ...Complete tunes! They are planning on doing live shows, but want the shows to include an 'army of colour' with 'audience participation' which I think will be high budget and sound like great fun.
This Electro Pop highly addictive album is newly released in the UK, fast becoming an album to watch out for. Empire are a hidden gem, waiting to be found! If your not in the Empire revolution, get involved!
Find yourselves caught up in the Empire NOW !!! (and you can be one of the fans that say 'I was there at the beginning!')

Summary: BUY THE ALBUM!