Down to Earth

Clash (Magazine) - "The production sheen across the Australian duo's shimmering electronic debut is something to behold and explains why so many producers tip their head in approval."

The debut full-length album from Australian dance music production duo Flight Facilities, 2014's Down to Earth showcases the group’s sexy and atmospheric soft focus electronica. Showcasing the talents of members Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell, Down to Earth comes four years after their break-out single -- the yearning, '70s-influenced, electro-twee ballad "Crave You" featuring vocalist Giselle Rosselli -- caught the public's attention. "Crave You" is included here (along with a brief a cappella version of the song sung by Kylie Minogue) and serves as a good indication of what to expect from the duo's other material here. This is sultry, artfully curated, electronic pop that flows with deft ease through such stylistic touchstones as buoyant '70s soul ("Sunshine" featuring Reggie Watts), '90s ambient house ("Apollo" featuring Katie Noonan), and layered, early-2000s electronic-folk ("Clair de Lune" featuring Christine Hoberg). There is even a subtle concept-album quality to Down to Earth, replete with a spoken word intro and various samples (including a portion of Rod Serling's infamous 1959 CBS Mike Wallace interview) all designed to help guide you through your aural flight experience. With Down to Earth, Flight Facilities ultimately ground their music with thoughtful, emotionally resonant lyrics, distinctive vocals, and layered, sophisticated production, and by doing so, manage to rise above all expectations. ~ Matt Collar

チェット・フェイカーやフルームを輩出したオーストラリアの次世代レーベル、フューチャー・クラシックが新たに送り出すのは、シドニー出身のエレクトロニック・ディスコ・デュオ、フライト・ファシリティーズ。シングルやリミックス仕事で実力は折り紙つきで、同郷のよしみとはいえ、カイリー・ミノーグまで引っ張り出しちゃうんだから、周囲の期待の大きさも窺い知れるというもの。大化けの匂いがプンプンします。
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