The Naked and Famous Essentials

The Naked and Famous Essentials

That name comes from a song by UK trip-hop artist Tricky, but these New Zealanders hang out on the electronic rock side of the tracks. Their 2010 debut, Passive Me, Aggressive You revealed a kinship with MGMT on synth-drenched pop anthems and with '80s acts like Tears For Fears and Human League in their more retro moments. Follow-up In Rolling Waves found them heading into darker waters, evoking everything from Gary Numan to Nine Inch Nails, while still shining a spotlight on the dual male/female vocals of Thom Powers and Alisa Xayalith.

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