Usually DJs albums end up to be exercises of style over talent (Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers}, not James Murphy, his new effort is already one the best releases of 2007 (and not only in my opinion, you can read a lot of great reviews all around the globe) and brings to mind how refreshing pop music can be if you have ideas next to inner talent.
First of all, unlike in the first album, Murphy sings a lot throughout "Sound of Silver", and he sings well, he's no Jeff Buckley but his voice serves well over this exciting nine songs.
Don't expect originality here, you'll find a lot of Talking Heads, New Order, even Human League, Bowie, Kraftwerk and a mind blowing, unexpected, amazing ballad at the end of the album; "New York I Love You" is one of those career high that goes beyond what we call a good tune, is one of those songs that come along once in a lifetime and have the privilege to survive through the years thanks to an instant classic melody and delivery.
This is an album you can dance, sing and think to, not many artists can do that at the same time.
The power of silver!
8/10
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