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Pop · 2011

Cameras

Matt and Kim

A massive urban anthem defined by a triumphant brass hook and heavy, hip-hop influenced percussion. It is the sound of Brooklyn grit meeting pure pop adrenaline.

March 2011 · Fader Label

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Cameras is the sound of a city waking up and choosing chaos. It is a high-octane explosion of indie pop that feels significantly heavier and more industrial than the duo's earlier work. The core of the track is a massive, synthesized brass hook that sounds like it was sampled from a lost royal fanfare and then dragged through the streets of Brooklyn. It is regal yet gritty, providing a triumphant backdrop for Matt's signature nasal delivery and Kim's relentless, pounding percussion. The production is dense and compressed, creating a wall of sound that feels much larger than what two people should be able to produce, making it an essential anthem for anyone needing to feel invincible.

Moments Worth Listening For
The initial blast of the synthesized brass hook that immediately establishes a sense of regal, urban scale.
The transition into the verse where the drums take on a distorted, hip-hop-inflected stomp.
The frantic, high-register vocal harmonies in the chorus that feel like they are barely containing their own energy.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cameras sound next to the rest of Matt and Kim's catalogue?

Triumphant+3.6σ

Triumphant saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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