NIGHT OF THE FURIES - THE ROSEBUDS
“Night of the Furies” finds Merge’s the Rosebuds headed in a new direction, one that eschews traditional indie rock for ’80s-era keyboards and bass-heavy dance pop. The vengeful, mythological creatures the album’s title references enhance the dark, eerie undertone of the arrangements, which play well against the catchy melodies and hook-friendly choruses of husband/wife duo Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp. “My Punishment for Fighting” and “Cemetery Lawns” could pose as New Order cuts, while the shimmering “Get Up Get Out” has a full-on disco groove and “I Better Run” approximates the Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me.” “Silja Line” starts out as an acoustic number, replete with hand-clapping and a “whoa-ooh” chorus, and the title track puts a delightfully poppy finishing touch on an album unexpectedly packed with dance jams. Billboard
