The Yeah Yeah Yeah's -- It's Blitz!

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs: It's Blitz
Release Date: March 31, 2009

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have discovered disco! Their latest work, Its Blitz! was released on April 6 and is definitely a change from their previous two works. Those who love the YYY’s punk influences, be forewarned -- that hard edge has been replaced with dance-beats. Lead singer Karen O seems less like Joan Jett and more like Debbie Harry, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

It’s Blitz! displays O’s voice and range much more than on their earlier works. The usually strong drumbeats take a back seat to the synth driven sound of the album. The first song, “Zero” starts the album off strong and is incredibly catchy. This song makes you want to get up and dance. “Zero” is a sends the message that this album isn’t going to be like anything else the YYY’s have done before. The band has taken a step in a new direction and there is no turning back now.

This seems to be the current trend in music, so watching the YYY’s groove that way isn’t surprising. A personal favorite has to be “Dull Life,” the fifth track on the album. The upbeat vibes and great beat makes the other, less established, songs just fade away. While there are definite weak points, overall It’s Blitz! is pretty good. While it may not be their best work, it’s always nice to see a group, especially one such as the YYY’s, try something new. Listening to It’s Blitz! Brings MGMT and other such bands to mind. The best songs are the ones that mix the YYY’s punkish style with this new wave dance beat.

It’s Blitz! is an album of hits and misses, but it shows where the YYY’s are in their music journey. They haven’t entirely figured out the dance scene yet, but are definitely working towards it. Whether or not they stick to this route has yet to be decided.

Groove with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at these sites:
http://www.yeahyeahyeahs.com
http://www.myspace.com/yeahyeahyeahs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeah_Yeah_Yeahs