M83: Saturdays = Youth Vinyl 2LP

M83’s fifth album, now on heavyweight black vinyl.Originally released in 2008, Saturdays = Youthfinds the French band further exploring dreamy synth popwith hints of shoe gaze and ambient. The album was produced by Ken Thomas (who is known for his work with Sigur Ros, Cocteau Twins, and Suede) along with Ewan Pearson (The Rapture) and of course, M83 frontman Anthony Gonzalez. Includes the tracks “Kim & Jessie,” “Graveyard Girl,” We Own The Sky,” “Too Late,” and more. 11 tracks in all, spread over double LP.

• quality, heavyrepress
• music label: Mute 2008 / 2015

reviewed by suicide bangs 11/2015