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| Track Listing: 1. Some People (just get off on breaking hearts) 2. I Would Leave 3. You and I 4. Working for the Weak End |
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| Fresh off a new vinyl-only single and a split album with Plug Research labelmates Languis, Meanest Man Contest continue to refine and redefine their sound with the "Some People" EP. This collection of songs shows the duo (Quarterbar and Eric Steuer) expanding their roles, stretching the boundaries of their hip-hop roots. On this set, which jumps from rap to '80s dance to electronic pop, the music is often based more in melody than rhythm, propelling the tracks forward with propulsive, bubbly keyboards and harmonic basslines that provide a refreshing change from the typical 8 bar loop. The group has also taken its flirtation with singing even further. It suits MMC well, as they etch their richly detailed lyrics with a colorful array of inflections. The EP includes four brand new tracks, including a collaboration with Christopher Willits entitled "I Would Leave." In all, "Some People" is yet another big step ahead for this forward-looking group, whetting appetites for the stunner of a full-length on the horizon. |
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