ABOUT THIS ITEM

Three years on from their DFA debut, "Hold On", New York outfit Holy Ghost! return to the label with another essential release. Obviously in the intervening three years Nicholas Millhiser and Alexander Frankel haven't been sat twiddling their thumbs but coming up with brillinat reworks for the likes of MGMT, Cut Copy, Phoenix and labelmates LCD Soundsystem.

From the titular opener, it’s clear that vision involves moving things beyond the 'nu-disco' sonic parameters of “Hold On”. Holy Ghost! have lightly combined an affinity for both the old - from 70s and 80s funk-inflected R&B to glittery disco to synthy new wave to analog instrumentation - as well as more modern sounds from the dancefloor. “Static On The Wire” jumps right in with funky basslines and percussion beneath a glossy veneer of keys and guitar work from labelmate Juan Maclean; “Say My Name” serves as a viscous, spaced-out and seductive mid-tempo journey; “I Will Come Back” is bathed in old-school synths and late-nite dancefloor bliss; and “I Know, I Hear” is propelled by handclaps and catch-you-by-the-collar vocal melodies.

With this hotly anticipated debut collection of songs, Holy Ghost! yet again prove why they're one of the most closely watched and heralded outfits by music lovers both within and far beyond the parameters of the electronic community. "Static On The Wire" is a testament to the stellar outcomes that result when these two talented, dedicated musicians create music built on their reverence for the roots of dance music, creative explorations of new electronic sounds and passionate love for analog warmth. All that and a Barbara Krugar-inspired PICTURE sleeve as well! E-ssential!

A1. Static On The Wire
A2. Say My Name
B1. I Will Come Back
B2. I Know, I Hear