It's been over four years since the world has heard from Melbourne, Australia-based Cut Copy. But the electro rockers have upped the anty considerably with their new release, In Ghost Colours. In fact, from the sounds of it, they have spent the past four years taking musical steroids this album is so good. I'm willing to even go so far as to say it is the best album released thus far in 2008. 

Like their last album, In Ghost Colours manages to combine the raw energy of a live indie gig, the synth and beeps of house and electronica, and enough 80's influence to make you think shoulderpads. But unlike all the other bands that attempt this combination, Cut Copy is lyrically and emotionally connected and intense. There's no New Wave posturing, no too-cool-for-school attitude here. 

Starting with "Feel The Love," the album immediately gets down to business. "Unforgettable Season" is a straightforward rock song that truly rocks, but "So Haunted" is a wall of guitar that evolves into some amazing synth rock.

 Damn, these guys are good.