Comments on: Julien-K – We’re Here With You

By: Ilker Yücel

Ilker Yücel — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:32:21 +0000

You're the second person to say this to me, LOL. But yes, I do agree with you. While I remember giving Death to Analog a slightly higher rating than We're Here With You (which I stand by since I felt it was an innovative and very exciting, urgent, erotic record), it does feel in my mind (and this is somewhat confirmed by the band in the InterView we recently posted) a little too close to Orgy - not that it sounds like Orgy, but certain elements, certain songs, very reminiscent of Orgy at its best (and I don't and never really have cared for Orgy apart from Vapor Transmission). We're Here With You feels like the sound of Julien-K effectively differentiating itself and finding its own voice - even if it is more mainstream friendly, it's still a very electronic, very chill, sexy, swinging, infectious vibe.

By: Damian G.

Damian G. — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:56:33 +0000

I am somewhat disappointed with this sophomore release. Death to Analog ever since it was released remains on my playlist and I consider it a masterpiece of sensual, charged, modern electro-pop. This second album, I feel, shifts the balance between edgy electronica and indie rock in favour of the latter and in result Julien-K doesn’t sound as relentlessly erotic as they did before. I do understand this direction though, this push towards the broader, more mainstream audience- it’s completely logical for the band and they deserve every bit of success that We’re Here With You can get them.

By: Ilker Yücel

Ilker Yücel — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:44:47 +0000

Thank you, Rudi. We appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. =)
Looking forward to the deluxe edition!

By: Rudi

Rudi — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:16:21 +0000

Great review! Nights of Future Past has been my favorite song from the album ever since I watched the youtube videos when they were playing it before the album was released. So much atmosphere in one track…The Deluxe version of WHWY comes out in Sept, with more remixes and unreleased tracks! Can’t wait!