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The prodigal brainchild of aural non-conformist David Longstreth, Dirty Projectors cast a kaleidoscopic glare far beyond the variegated province of experimental rock.
Their perpetually inventive, evolving aesthetic is buttressed by skewed guitars, skyscraper strings - and, not least, Longstreth's unparagoned larynx - into a livid anthology that variously chimes with Prince, Outkast and Bjork. Little wonder they've been widely extolled as the last guardians of rock 'n' roll.
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Their latest album, Rise Above (Rough Trade) is a halfremembered re-imagining of Black Flag's coruscating masterwork Damaged. Rise Aboverevokes the original's hardcore brutality for a delirious acquisition of volatile tempos, unorthodox vocals, fitful wig-outs and lambent guitars. It is, of course, spectacular.
Portland Oregon's Yacht, is an amalgamation of self-taught dance moves and anthemic electro-power jams all played backwards and covered in cherry cola.
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