The first sign of genuine, live sound does not come until the fourth song and title track “Gameshow,” when listeners can just make out clapping and faint guitar instrumentals. It lacks a cohesive writing process and sounds as if it was made entirely on a computer. T he tensions that inevitably developed from 18 months apart, however, are reflected on the album. They took a Fall Out Boy-esque break in hopes that a little self discovery and some dabbling with solo projects would ease the pressure that formed on the road.įortunately for fans, the musicians never strayed far from their roots, writing “Gameshow” over Skype and email and finally reuniting in 2015. Following the success of “Beacon” and a whirlwind year of festivals, shows and promotion performances, vocalist Alex Trimble, guitarist Sam Halliday and bassist Kevin Baird went their separate ways.

“Gameshow” wears its development and production process on its sleeve. Once a self-proclaimed “alteronica” group that focused on upbeat, sophisticated, authentic tunes, Two Door Cinema Club’s new sound proves to be entirely synthetic, cynical and a bit uninspired. The third album transports fans back to the days of 1970’s disco dance floors, artificial beats and incoherent falsettos. Not only does it serve as a re-emergence for the band since their last album in 2012, but the “Beacon” successor seems to have miraculously learned time travel. Two Door Cinema Club’s “Gameshow,” released Friday, is a landmark album for the Irish trio. Two Door Cinema Club released its third album “Gameshow” on Friday.

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