The Bottom Line
Imagine Depeche Mode working with Bjork, with a touch of the electro revival as well as the genuine 80s heart of synth collectives like Book of Love and throw in some leftfield yet catchy songs..
Pros
- fresh sounding music
- great vocals
- amazing production
Cons
- None
Description
- Label - MCA Records
- Genre - electropop
- Songs - Montana, Soulsloshing, Hummingbirds, Sonic Boom
Guide Review - Venus Hum - Big Beautiful Sky
Imagine Depeche Mode working with Bjork, with a touch of the electro revival as well as the genuine 80s heart of synth collectives like Book of Love and throw in some leftfield yet catchy songs, and you get an idea of the Venus Hum sound. Though I must admit I might have a conflict of interest as I live in Nashville and have been watching Venus Hum perform and listening to their self-released Mono-Fi debut for the past three years. So when I bought their debut album, I was astounded that they were able to exceed my high expectations. Hearing songs like "Sonic Boom" and "Montana," which have moved Nashville crowds to dance (an arduous and exhaustive task in and of itself), retooled and sharpened....
