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Not having too high expectations for their debut self titled album, it must have come as something of a shock to the members of Miike Snow when it immediately attracted critical praise and the first single went straight onto the Radio One playlist. However despite their modest claims, two members the band have quite a pedigree when it comes to chart success, being the writers behind hits for the likes of Kylie and Madonna, and even notching up a Grammy for the Britney Spears track 'Toxic'. Writing as Miike Snow allowed the band to investigate new avenues and although there is definitely a pop element to their music, it's counterbalanced by a slightly removed feel which separates it from their overtly chart-pleasing production work. Based around an electric piano chord structure, 'Silvia' is balanced with synthesiser swirls and shuffling drums as it builds up under the vocal melody, providing a basis of cool electronica that meshes nicely with the lyrical content.
~Martin Gadgil. Copyright (c) Shazam Entertainment Limited 2010. All rights reserved
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