The Raveonettes are two modern artists stuck in 1960s musicians’ bodies. With their debut full length album, “Chain Gang of Love,” members Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo sound like an updated version of Peter, Paul and Mary.

Like their EP from earlier this year, the songs are short, averaging to about 2 minutes and 30 seconds in length. The subjects are basic. Most songs are about love and listening to music.

There are some parts of the album that are not for everyone. Calling it an acquired taste is a bit much, but often you will either love it or hate it. For instance, with “Nosiy Summer,” the song is exactly what the title suggests: noise. In the middle of the song, it sounds like static is interfering with the CD, but it is there for a reason, and it stays there for a few seconds even after the song is done.

Much to the listeners’ displeasure, the songs blend together. There is little unique about each song, and they all sound very similar. The feedback-effect is interesting at first, but disruptive when it is realized that it is on just about every track.

The buzz around the Danish duo is not for nothing. There are people who will dig this material up, but for the most part, the Raveonettes failed to create music pleasurable for the average listener.

2.5*






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