It's melancholic, but never chilly in the way that much electronica can be and doesn't ever abstract itself out of existence. |
In previous instances when hi-tech visuals have been so closely married to music, it's usually been of the electronica type. |
There's plenty of old school and funk, but there's even some Motown soul, swing, Japanese rap, reggae, J-pop, samba and early electronica. |
The music is a sophisticated meshing of guitars, busily efficient rhythms and electronica. |
Musical backing is kept low key with touches of strings, brass and brooding electronica, never overshadowing Jane's fragile but emotive vocals. |
Consequently, the album sews punk, northern soul, hip hop, garage and electronica together and then pulls the whole lot inside out. |