Single Review
IAMX - The Alternative.IAMX – The Alternative

I have actually been listening to this virtually non-stop for months now. Taken from an album with the same name, and arguably the best track, second to "This Will Make You Love Again."

A strange electric echoed rumble, and four-to-the-floor kick drum, form the backing to a powerful vocal that admittedly, carries the entire track. When the chorus starts, a hard-hitting industrial/dance beat kicks in, as well as deep crunchy synthesised chords; and a strange sense of euphoria comes over you, providing you play it loud enough.

For a solo artist, this is powerful stuff, with his vocal range trailing up and down the scales. This song is epic, I won't lie. I'll also note that this radio edit, misses out various parts of the album version, which I believe is better. This radio edit seems a little rushed?

As well as the single itself, there are two remixes and an acoustic version. The Sidney Looper remix just ruins the song, in all honesty. I'm a big fan of techno remixes but the only thing that has been salvaged from the original is the vocal line, and even Sidney manages to balls that one up too. The BitRayker Remix is a little more promising, but still goes off and does it's own thing.

The acoustic version is interesting. The guitar has a slight country/blue feel about it, yet the vocals retain their brilliance over the top. However when the chorus kicks in and you're ready for a beautiful explosion, quite the reverse. It morphs into a gentle quiet set of bars that are still good, but not a touch on the original. I'd advise though, if you want a listen, bypass buying the single and go straight for the album.

5/5

Review by Thom
 Band Members
IAMX - Band
Chris Corner
 Track Listing
1 . The Alternative
 Band Related Links
IAMX Myspace
IAMX Official Website
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?