Dawn FM is quite enjoyable! Compared to After Hours which took me a few listens to appreciate beyond the bangers on side C, this one is easily likable off the first listen. There's a definite homage to the electro-disco sounds of Moroder and Donna Summer. I also hear some synths that wouldn't be out of place on Stanger Things, giving the record a bit of a sci-fi vibe. The theme is reminiscent of Songs For The Deaf, but instead of listening to the radio while on a road trip through the desert, Dawn FM is more like listening to the radio while stuck in traffic and zoning out into a trance. Fittingly, I listened to much of it in the car, while lined-up for parking at the vaccination clinic. Since I find Dawn FM more immediate, I'm not sure if this will have the staying power of After Hours - the strength of that one was all the layers that slowly revealed themselves as you realize the entire album is a narrative about a night of debauchery after a breakup. But there might be layers to peel off on Dawn FM as well. Time will tell. My favorite track off this initial listen is "Less Than Zero" - it's Dawn FM's Save Your Tears. Anyway, this is a solid follow-up to a huge record, without just re-hashing it.
pitchfork.com
station concept album hosted by DJ Jim Carrey. Maybe it's just me but the yacht rock vibe throughout the album reminds of Tame Impala's Slow Rush a little bit.
therevue.ca
