MSTRKRFT
Album: Fist of God
Label: Last Gang/Universal
Rating: ***
MSTRKRFT have learned a thing or two since they released their 2006 debut. Most importantly, the Toronto-based dance duo ditched their obnoxious vocodor in favour of guest artists including Ghostface Killah and John Legend. Thankfully, the group retained their synth-heavy club beats and hyperactive charm, but it’s still not enough to transform these guys into world class DJs. The problem lies in precisely what makes them so interesting — nearly every song works well on its own, but about halfway through the disc the frenetic keys and blistering drums get repetitive. It’s a decent listen, but they’re not done learning yet.
On the web
www.myspace.com/mstrkrft
