i love what DFA has been doing lately, and Hercules and Love Affair are a big part of why.

I think the reviewer of the project by Andrew Butler aka Hercules & Love Affair might be a little confused on the involved artist's. First off I don't think Andrew Butler had any writing or production credits on the Antony & The Johnsons LP. Antony Hegarty does list Andrew Butler in the credits (thank you) but aside from that he is not listed in any musical fashion whatsoever. Antony & The Johnsons did indeed win the Mercury Prize for his CD 'I Am A Bird Now' and Antony is definitely the strongest and most captivating voice on the the Hercules project. The lead single 'Blind' which is blistering to say the least comes with a brilliant club mix from none other then former Sound Factory resident DJ Frankie Knuckles (The Whistle Song).
-Black 3000

great

their dope i love the holy ghost too really nice

Agreed !
DFA have really maintained quality control despite the waning of the dance rock fad and the early 2000s heyday. Some of the more recent releases are very interesting and very fun.

New York seems to be a thriving place for dance music again, which is great.

Agree with the above NY is finally starting to dance again which is wonderful...I think DFA are starting to deviate from the "dance-rock" format towards more of a disco/old-school ny dance revival theme which is all good...its definitely working!
Look forward to the label blowing up big time in '08.

The Frankie Knuckles remix of 'Blind' is ridiculously dope. Props to DFA for this.

This guy is it right now. Here's to the DFA revival.

So I'll be the first (& probably only one) here who does not like this at all. I just cannot get into it. Almost threw the promo out the window when I heard the bassline rip from 'Your Love' and I never liked Anthony's voice (mind you, he has the best voice on the album.) Not really a disappointment because I don't expect much from DFA these days but then again maybe a little because some reviews were building this up & up towards stellar regions. And yeah I'm into disco, Russell, old Chicago acid.

'its “To see you now, to hear you now, I can look outside myself” vocal at its climax is truly the album’s apex.'
almost unfortunately so, because the rest can't compare.

have to agree with sporenburg

i'd rather listen to a black dice reissue

THIS IS GOOD! lets leave the 'anti-Hercules' bandwagon outside, eh?

i n c r e a b l e!

Sure is kick ass! Hello from Mtl

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hey, hey... I was going to be the only one!

nice affair, love affair

love it...

not 5 but absolutely a fresh album,
nice for pubmusic

A pity EMI don't seem interested in giving it a US release...

That's surprising. Albums like this seem destined for cross-over appeal.

Yah but US majors have always been mystifyingly clueless

I reckon this and the new Poni Hoax album will keep me feeling fuzzy for a long time. So bananas US release has not happened. Mystifyingly clueless is a good way to put it Jacobw.

One of the best and most innovative albums these days!

a great album!!

Interesting review. First bit was inaccurate though. The second LCD sondsystem album was excellent (and universally well received), and the rapture one wasn't too shabby either.

A great album, looking forward to seeing them at Wild In The Country.

Handy DJ too. Was great down here on Thursday night.

Great news! Am hoping to catch them at Fabric in a few weeks, in room 2!

Apparently it will be released in the US now but in June. Regardless I picked it up at Virgin as an import over the weekend and they were definitely hyping it over there...they had it prominently on display in dance and indy section.
Overall I'm in love with the entire thing...Love it.