You can forgive them their Arcade Fire similarities as they do come from Canada after all. And from what I’ve heard for the most part the Most Serene Republic plough their own distinct furrow. ‘Present Of Future End’ is taken from 2007’s ‘Population’ (the follow up ‘And The Ever Expanding Universe’ is due in July) and is stitched together with fantastical precision, the disparate parts forming a heart-warming whole. As you’d expect from an Arts & Crafts act there are quite a few members (seven) and while their sound can be full and flavoursome it is never overwhelming. Rather like a machine gun rapidly spilling out rainbow coloured cushions. KD
The Most Serene Republic – Present Of Future End
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Year: 2009
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