Donkeyboy - Stereolife

"How could I lose control?"

Norwegian sensation Donkeyboy finally release their first album today after months of having a gazillion tracks floating around the upper reaches of the charts. Stereolife opens the album, and it's one of only a handful of uptempo tracks. The band have such a sparkly, classic sound and a real gift for subtle melody that works its way slowly into your head. Stereolife is pretty instant, and utilizes that soaring falsetto to full effect. I've only had the chance to listen to the album once so far, but it's absolutely gorgeous. Maybe not the most instant, catchy thing of 2009, but definitely beautiful. And the singles, Ambitions and Sometimes, remain two of the year's best.

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