The thing with TVOTR is that they manage to evoke the same kinds of feelings that their peers and influences manage to get from their fans. Throughout their respective careers, both David Bowie and Prince, two very clear influences in TVOTR's sound, have always - despite the occasional act of delirium and pretension (particularly by the latter) - have remained incredibly respectable and credible musicians and artists, whilst enjoying an enviably loyal fan-base; TVOTR have one to match. Also in common is how both TV on the Radio, David Bowie and Prince are all artists who don't really care about what people think of them and are quite literally only interesting in making good music, music they are proud of and excited by; and that is part of the true magic of this band.

What these eleven songs do is back up that point with aplomb. Musically it isn't an album with some grand structure, it is more or less 11 individual songs (unlike previous effort 'Return to Cookie Mountain') but are all linked by themes and ideas of personal rejection and emotion within society, and a feel to each song that is both equally like and dark. Every track has a hook, be it a vocal line from either Adebimpe or Malone, (both have incredibly intriguing voices that just make you want to listen) or a guitar part or just the whole swing of a track. The range is truly impressive. 'Dancing Choose' will literally have you in dancing fit, 'Stork and Owl' will take you aback, 'Lover's Day' will fill you with some hope, 'Love Dog' will lose you in a land of wonder, and 'Golden Age' will quite simply, put a smile on your face.

It's just a stunning record, one to be treasured because there is very little wrong with it. People get excited about this band because despite the huge hype that surrounds them, they are of a small few who can rise above that, looking confident and respectable, and it makes the music truly brilliant.