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Tempo No Tempo
Repetition

Double Negative (2007) Michael

Tempo No Tempo – Repetition cover artwork
Tempo No Tempo – Repetition — Double Negative, 2007

Tempo No Tempo fit into that niche of bands that take equal influence from the worlds of indie rock and new wave. Musically speaking the two styles aren't that distinct from each other, so they go together rather well. Repetition is the band's second EP since forming in 2004.

On Repetition the band mixes together the angular guitar melodies of Fugazi with the dance-punk styles of Blondie. The result is not unlike their contemporaries in The Faint and Bloc Party. The main difference is the music is less electronica-based and more rooted in post-punk. These five songs are fairly entertaining and have a nice upbeat pace to them, thus making them quite enjoyable. The downside is, there are A LOT of bands working with this sound right now. Tempo No Tempo are not the first nor are they the best at this sound, but they keep the computer-based sounds to a minimum and I like that - although "Narrowed Scopes and Sharpened Knives" is a new-wave club hit waiting to happen.

6.5 / 10Michael • April 21, 2008

Tempo No Tempo – Repetition cover artwork
Tempo No Tempo – Repetition — Double Negative, 2007

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