Athlete - Beyond The Neighbourhood
Reviewed by simple
Many people seem to want Athlete to head one of two ways: release a watered-down, more mainstream version of Tourist or create some avant-garde record that really sets them apart. With Beyond The Neighbourhood they haven't really done either of those things, but what we do get is a very solid mix of electronic elements, guitar, piano, and the soothing melodies the band is well-known for. While the band isn't really breaking any new ground with this record, any Athlete fan should be pleased with the album and hopefully the consistent quality of the songs Athlete has released will attract some new fans as well. [www.athlete.mu]