The Avalanches Create Another Sample-delic Pop Masterpiece With ‘No Bad Memories’: Album Review
The Avalanches’ “No Bad Memories” continues the Australian duo’s sample-rich, song-focused approach, pairing elaborate sound collage with strong melodies and a buoyant mood. The review describes it as some of their best songwriting yet and an unusually joyful album, building on the direction of their two previous records.
The nearly hour-long album contains 31 tracks and features guests including Jamie xx, Panda Bear, Karen O, Mike Patton and Carly Simon. The review highlights singles “Together” and “Every Single Weekend”, plus “Final Credits” and “One More Fantasy”; recurring sounds from older video games, technology and adverts give the record a playful retro feel.
- The Avalanches return with a bright, sample-heavy album.
- It spans 31 tracks and nearly an hour.
- Guests include Carly Simon, Karen O and Jamie xx.