Mon Electric Bijou - Songs Made From Plastic

Most albums can be absorbed and classified in at least two rotations. Not Songs Made From Plastic by Mon Electric Bijou. The first spin catches you off guard. The second spin makes you think. And the third spin forces you to reconsider the opinions you formulated during the second spin. So, my review will be either completely right on or completely off target depending on what day your listening to this album. Essentially, Songs Made From Plastic is a dialogue between the guitarist and the drummer. A dominant guitar line serves as the backbone for most songs. Backbone Pixies style, not Jimi Hendrix style. Martin Saz (aka. Mon Electric Bijou) carefully uses lyrics to punctuate the alternative drums and guitar sound of Songs Made From Plastic not supplement it. “Cold Blooded Killer” is a prime example of how Mon Electric Bijou evokes imagery through sounds not words. The songs ambient introduction foreshadows the furious electricity that eventually erupts signaling the appearance of the “Cold Blooded Killer.” Just like a Jaws attack. On the other hand, “Vietnam’s Cashews” borrows a page from the Mick Jagger/Keith Jagger bible. Martin Saz claims he is influenced by Lou Reed, Bashung, and The Kinks. But it is their darker sides he admires the most. This is an ambitious and aggressive debut for Mon Electric Bijou. Just like this review, I’m not sure I completely understand it. But my interest is piqued, and I will, therefore, continue to listen and understand. [www.monelectricbijou.com]