Much has happened since 2002, when Fischerspooner released their breakout record #1. If that album’s computerized fine art was a trip back to the '80s, another time warp might be necessary to sustain any momentum for Odyssey. The dance music muse, always in motion, has backed off on the electro/new wave sound that Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner used as a platform for their experimental live shows. Upon first listen, it sounds like the duo has chosen to ignore this; if Odyssey isn’t a clone of #1, it’s at least a close relation. There are, however, crucial and clever differences. The record is much friendlier for one thing, a result of warmer sonics and an unclenched pop sense that was only hinted at previously. "Just Let Go" starts off with a familiar Human League keyboard, but right in the middle of the chorus a jagged, garage band guitar riff smears the song’s makeup. Suddenly you don’t recognize them anymore. Where’s that sexy, but vacuous pose Fischer and Spooner used to lean on? There’s no pretension in a song like "A Kick in the Teeth," with its layered and lovely vocal line. Our cheese is now served straight up. The result? Tasty. --Matthew Cooke

Import edition includes three bonus tracks; 'Fascinating', 'Unrealistic' and 'D.I.M.' (Remixed by Supply & Demand). 2009 release from the Electronica duo. Fischerspooner are one of the most respected and successful crossover acts of the Electro renaissance. Their work fuses fine art and pop culture, as in their renowned outsider pop shows bursting with stage effects in both art galleries and traditional concert halls. Recorded over a two-year period with producer Jeff Saltzman, the music marks a further maturation of the group's sound. Written and recorded in a carriage house in Brooklyn, the album's special guests include actress/performance artist Ann Magnuson, UK musician Gabriel Olegovich, and legendary electronic collagist Steven Stein.

Welcome To The Other Side! Introducing the next generation of city guides. The Other Side CD/DVD series uncovers the hidden gems of the world's great cities and puts them at your fingertips...and your earlobes. Utilizing the cutting edge DualDisc format, each edition of The Other Side features both a CD album compiled and mixed by a native audio pioneer, and a DVD hosted by the artist featuring an array of clips from each city's underground hot spots, including restaurants, bars, shops and clubs. The first 3 editions of The Other Side are Fischerspooner's New York, Damian Lazarus' London and Black Strobe's Paris.

Import edition includes three bonus tracks; 'Fascinating', 'Unrealistic' and 'D.I.M.' (Remixed by Supply & Demand). 2009 release from the Electronica duo. Fischerspooner are one of the most respected and successful crossover acts of the Electro renaissance. Their work fuses fine art and pop culture, as in their renowned outsider pop shows bursting with stage effects in both art galleries and traditional concert halls. Recorded over a two-year period with producer Jeff Saltzman, the music marks a further maturation of the group's sound. Written and recorded in a carriage house in Brooklyn, the album's special guests include actress/performance artist Ann Magnuson, UK musician Gabriel Olegovich, and legendary electronic collagist Steven Stein.

NEVER BEEN PLAYED, hole punch through cover, open Side A Junkie XL Remix (8:48) Side B DFA Version (4:14) Side C Naughty's Chiefrocker Remix (5:12) Side D Selway's Memory Boy Superstar Mix (6:03)