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In Ghost Colours
''In Ghost Colours'' is the second studio album by Australian electronic music band Cut Copy, released on 22 March 2008 by Modular Recordings. It comprises 15 tracks, including a re-recorded version of the single "Hearts on Fire (Cut Copy song), Hearts on Fire". The album was originally planned as an Australian release for 2007, but was delayed until 2008 to accommodate a simultaneous international release of the recording. At the J Awards of 2008, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year. The album was produced in New York by Tim Goldsworthy, although the band's US label Interscope Records, Interscope initially suggested they work with Timbaland. As of June 2008, the album had sold 24,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Structure and style The album's sound has been mostly noticed for its positive, uptempo melodies, and its juxtaposition of numerous styles. The Australian website FasterLouder called ''In Ghost Colours'' "an album that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cut Copy
Cut Copy (sometimes stylised as Cut/Copy) are an Australian synth-pop band formed in 2001 by Dan Whitford (vocals, keyboards and guitar). Originally a home-recording project, the band now includes Tim Hoey (guitars), Ben Browning (bass guitar), and Mitchell Scott (drums). The band achieved breakthrough success in 2008 with their second album, ''In Ghost Colours'', which included well-known singles " Lights & Music" and " Hearts on Fire". History Formation Cut Copy was established in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia as the solo project of Dan Whitford, a DJ and graphic designer. Whitford was educated at Scotch College and studied graphic design at Monash University. During his studies he became interested in dance music and began DJing while hosting a radio show. Around this time he bought a sampler and keyboards to experiment with. Musically he was "inspired by indie low-fi stuff as much as dance". Upon graduating Whitford co-founded the design agency Alter, who continue to produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
