The synthesizers have been cleaned up and the guitars dusted. With their fourth record, Editors go back to their roots as a post-punk band. The previous CD (2010) was a surprise due to the heavy use of electronics, successor The Weight Of Your Love is again a pop album of the purest kind. Pop music that is still very reminiscent of of . Although it is a pity that Editors ignore the new beaten
… track, this album is certainly not a repetition exercise. For example, the English group refers more than ever to North American bands like and Arcade Fire. Sacred fire arises from a number of songs, such as A Tone Of Love, Formaldehyde and Hyena. The rest of the record is robust at best (Sugar) and a bit too bland at worst (What Is This Thing Called Love). Everything is held together by singer Tom Smith's signature baritone. The Weight Of Your Love is an album that will stay with a large group of pop fans for years to come. (JE)more