Old fans will note a substantial difference between this 2008 album and M83's previous releases; Saturdays = Youth is more shoegazey in texture and more pop in construction.
Their fifth album (1985) was their big turn toward pop, incorporating some Motown and rock elements (and star appearances from Aretha and Stevie) with less experimentation. It's also when Annie went bleach blond.
Lil Lotus is the creative persona of LA based singer / producer John "Elias" Villagran. As Lil Lotus, Villagran draws from his vast array of influences in rock, pop-punk, and hip-hop to create genre-blending music.
Hunky Dory is David Bowie's 4th studio album originally released 1971 by RCA Records. Compared to the guitar-driven hard rock sound of The Man Who Sold the World, Bowie opted for a warmer, more melodic piano-based pop rock and art pop style on Hunky Dory.
