While Norwegian duo Datarock has been labeled electro-pop rock, synth rock, and even post-punk disco-tinged techno, it all boils down to one word: zany. The, let’s say, simplistic lyrics on “Bulldozer” might have you trying to back your way out of the room, but if you hang in there you’ll quickly see that, for the most part, lyrics take a backseat on this album. Well, that is of course unless you’re talking about the track “Computer Camp Love”, which is actually kind of hilarious. Datarock is 50% Frederick Saroea (vocals/guitar) and 50% Ketil Mosnes (bass/keyboards), and apparently got together thanks to a shared love of Talking Heads, Devo, and the Happy Mondays.
Musically, this album is all over the place. “I Use To Dance With My Daddy” is digitally-charged, while “Ganguro Girl” is sort of breezy and chill and, sure, a little cheesy—but intentionally so. . .I think. A little further down on the tracklist, “Laurie” shows their sweeter rock side, and “New Song” toes the border into a more punk sound. Variety is nice, and the 80s are good in small doses, but it’s their ingenious mix of technology and traditional instrumentation that puts Datarock ahead of the synth-pack.
Bulldozer
I Use To Dance With My Daddy
Computer Camp Love
Fa-Fa-Fa
Princess
Ganguro Girl
See What I Care
Laurie
The New Song
Ugly Primadonna
Sex Me Up
The Most Beautiful Girl
I Will Always Remember You
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