Flickering Lexicon joined the FoF on 19 June 2009More Power Switchblade at:
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Capsule review: With Flickering Lexicon's band, the Mac Drums (sound like 1989) and vox are questionable, but the guitar and keyboard are very fun because you can always play spot the influences -- same way you could with Pavement in the Perfect Sound Forever / Slanted and Enchanted era. He does not ape the influences -- it sounds like songs you never heard before by old time, classic bands you love. This is a rare talent that shines throughout the Power Switchblade LP Full Orchestral Strength. "Jetlag" (see below) is especially nice in this regard because Power Switchblade takes a break from SST emulate mode (nuttin' wrong wit dat!!!) and does a Style Council meets English Beat tune. Two great influences that sound great together and not quite like any particular song by either canonical band. With a live drummer, this song could really take off. If he could get Paul Weller to sing it, it could finally chart at last.
