Humans
Noontide (Hybridity)
It is hard to believe that Humans, one of Vancouver’s most well established electronic-pop duos, are only now releasing their debut album. Years of EP’s, relentless touring and audience engagement have made them a great live band, so needless to say their debut falls under the “highly anticipated” category.
For the most part, Noontide delivers. Opener “Tell Me” has an anthemic, catchy-as-sin chorus one could easily see being the main event at a big-stage festival. “Watusi” is the sonic definition of a “summer jam”, giving us visions of beach parties and sun burnt flings, while “Follow” showcases their more electronic side, reminiscent of the robotic dance hall pop of Edmonton steamrollers Shout Out Out Out Out, who’s Nik Kozub produced Noontide.
Sometimes the vision drifts, and you get the sense they are not entirely sure which side of electro-pop to fall on. But when Humans are on top of their game, there’s no telling where they could take it.
Rating: ★★★1/2
