Clean Bandit – New Eyes

Review

Well, if you've ever wondered what Mozart might have sounded like if he had gotten his hands on a synthesizer, then Clean Bandit's "New Eyes" might be the album to clue you in. Their debut studio album, released on May 30, 2014, bravely weds classical strings with thumping electronic dance beats, creating a dance floor where Beethoven and bass drops coexist harmoniously. With collaborations from the likes of Lizzo and Jess Glynne, it’s clear that this isn’t your average quartet fiddling around—it’s a full-blown genre-blending party.

Tunes like "Mozart’s House" not only make classical music cool again but downright irresistible, compelling you to bust out moves you didn't know you had. And "Rather Be," featuring Jess Glynne, isn’t just a track—it’s an anthem, sticking in your head long after the last note plays. The title track "New Eyes" delivers a auditory spectacle that deftly balances the old-school charm of violins with the contemporary swagger of electronic beats. "New Eyes" is undoubetly a musical kaleidoscope, and with this debut, Clean Bandit isn’t just knocking on the door of the electronic dance music world—they’re kicking it down with a violin bow in hand. - Chloe