MODERN MUSIC

"Modern Music" is the fourth full-length studio album by UK rock act Be Bop Deluxe. The album was released through Harvest Records in September 1976, which makes it Be Bop Deluxe´s third full-length studio album in just little over a year.

"Futurama" (July 1975) and "Sunburst Finish" (February 1976) were both art rock records with small touches of progressive rock, but built upon a basis of 60s UK blues rock. "Modern Music" is a more polished and tame affair, showing Bo Bop Deluxe within a polished environment and lacking the most raw and wild guitar antics of frontman/guitarist William Nelson. It´s still well composed rock music, performed by skilled musicians but the more futuristic keyboard-laden rock sound takes the tiger out of the band. The occasional guitar harmonies and rare guitar leads don´t save "Modern Music" from being a bit of a disappointment after the two preceding albums, which showed Be Bop Deluxe at their best.

So upon conclusion this is a decent quality release from Be Bop Deluxe and fans of polished and uneventful rock music with a strong keyboard presence should take notice. A 2.5 - 3 (55%) rating is warranted.

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