Ladytron

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209 SHARES
545 FAVS
116 fans

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- Velocifero
- Released 2008

- Light & Magic
- Released 2002

- 604
- Released 2001

- Witching Hour (Bonus Tracks)
- Released 2005

biography

Buzzy glam rock fashion plates Ladytron came together in a jet-set miracle in mid-1998. Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu, who lurk in the background playing rhythm boxes and keyboards in the band, settled in Liverpool after a spate of DJ work in Japan and world travel, including a train trip in Bulgaria where they met vocalist Mira Aroyo. Helena Marnie, who also sings and plays keyboards for the group, also joined them and they began work on their first single, "He Took Her to a Movie," which was recorded for 50 pounds. The release brought a wave of critical attention with writers extending into jubilant metaphor to describe the band's unique sound, including one who wrote that they were "...a teasing glimpse of how Britney Spears might have sounded, had she been born in the GDR and a heroin addict."

Ladytron toured throughout the continent before beginning work on their debut EP, Commodore Rock, which was released in the summer of 2000, providing their fans another foray into the noisy world of early-'80s sound. The studio full-length 604 followed a year later, and gained many positive reviews. 2002 saw the release of Light & Magic and the mix album Softcore Jukebox. The group returned in the summer of 2005 with the Sugar single, which heralded the rock edge of Ladytron's third album, Witching Hour. Extended Play, which featured remixes of Witching Hour's singles, arrived the following spring. Ladytron moved to Nettwerk for their fourth album, Velocifero, which they produced themselves. ~ Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide

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- - perfect
  - - By snidejs8 oooo3
    - 3/25/2009 03:08:54
  - great band love them can't waite see them again :)
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- - Creative Geniuses
  - - By triniazn
    - 3/2/2009 19:51:38
  - I was introduced to this band while playing a FIFA game, cant remember which one but ive been hooked ever since. The first song i heard from them was Destroy Everything You Touch and from then on i was hooked.
    I may love the band itself but im not really into the new album. It doesn't seem to me as a very adventurous album. All the tracks seem to radiate the same dark vibe and harsh tones. I think new album was recorded to help make live play easier. The absence of the keyboard solos are noticable as well. You can see the influence NIN has had on them since theyve toured together. Everyone has different tastes.
    Personal favourites include:
    He Took Her To A Movie
    Seventeen
    Light & Magic
    Destroy Everything You Touch
    Blue Jeans
    Playgirl
    Tender Talons
    Citadel
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- - Ladytron.
  - - By Jadexrose
    - 2/16/2009 19:59:28
  - I don't think Ladytron could ever do anything musical wrong in my eyes, ever.
    
    I listen to their music daily and I never bore of it! WONDERFUL. :D
    
    Favorites:
    -International Dateline
    -Beauty *2
    -Another Breakfast With You
    -Playgirl
    -Runaway
    -He Took Her To A Movie
    
    Buy them then share them!!
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- - A Great Band..
  - - By Synthwaves
    - 8/13/2008 18:06:40
  - Ladytron is amazing...They have the most creative sound i've heard in a while, and it keeps evolving.. They have grown from the minimal electronic days to atmospheric songs. Its not them going mainstream, they are too creative for that; its them expanding their sound and what they are really capable of as a band. That's what VELOCIFERO is! Its a great album. the sound is dark and almost ethereal like a dream.. The songs flow smoothly. Very pleased with the new album. Who knows whats next for them... Great job!
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- - *****
 - - By MarsVoltron
 - 7/1/2008 23:11:44
 - Probally one of the greatest stable groups out there now. But as most groups now there style is changing, there starting to sound more Main Stream, and synth beats are starting to become alot smoother like in there upcomming album Velocifero. Compared to Witching Hour, 604, and Light & Magic it's no match at all. But I really miss the old sound and am hoping they will release another EP soon with a more raw sound like in there past album Extended Play, a follow up for Witching Hour. "Hello yellow bird" No I'm not "Fucking Kidding You" your kidding yourself, varvi da se ebesh tapa kurva, celuni me otzad grozen svirkadjia kuchi sin :) Congrats on the 200,000 total plays mark L-Tron! edit- Equal Measure? I think you have your measurement's miscalculated, I don't like Ladytron? Are you out of your fucking mind? And a couple of minutes long? Try a few seconds? shows how much you listen to L-Tron and i'm sure they'd be a lot more embarrassed to have a "fan" like you attempting to call someone out when your facts don't amount up to much but lies. And my Top plays? all happen to be L-Tron and the WHOLE Velocifero album and other songs. But really all the verbal attacks are getting really old, But let me throw this out there, and equal measure how about you go fetch this info and bring it back... Ladytron is my favorite band. To hell with your accusations of me looping plays to be on top. Nex ttime you try to bash make sure your info is atleast 85.5% percent correct. And seriously grow up and stop stalking me.
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