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Cut Copy's third LP Zonoscope makes listeners ride a wave of sound and emotion from the start to finish. Zonoscope streams from song to song, focusing on a coherent flow and complete transitions; resembling of the album's cover art, a surreal picture of a waterfall flowing through Manhattan. An obvious increase in song complexity and production since their 2008 In Ghost Colours, the album is best to listen to in its entirety. As each song in the 11-track album has its own unique feel, Cut Copy's electro-pop/rock sound transforms in all of the right ways. Despite the collaborative current that runs throughout the album, each song can still stand alone as a single.

"Need You Now," the first track on the album, builds up tension to set transcendent tone for the rest of the album. Heavy on bass and contagious guitar, Cut Copy makes you want to dance with their next track "Take Me Over." An adventurous use of percussion runs through next track "Where I'm Going." It emits a bouncy and psychedelic vibe and is easily the most rewarding song on the album. Frontman Dan Whitford croons, "All you need is a dream and a lover too." Even though Cut Copy's sound is somewhat reminiscent of '80s new wave, they surprise listeners when they pull out an acoustic guitar in their track "Hanging Onto Every Heartbeat."

Cut Copy ends their album with an incredibly long 15-minute song titled "Sun God." This large accomplishment transitions through many stages in itself. Beautifully crafted, the song fades away and concludes Zonoscope leaving listeners completely satisfied.