Number five for French electro-pop outfit M83 and they were still yet to establish a widespread fanbase. They had not charted in most countries yet and this album was no different, although I found it quite enjoyable. Opening with the psychedelic and album-filler-esque "You, Appearing", it's the next song that makes a fairly large impact. "Kim & Jessie" just reeks of classic M83: unusual but no less cool synth lines , vocals that may be dull but take nothing away from the song, the sort of song found all over the place on Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. "We Own the Sky", "Skin of the Night" and "Graveyard Girl" are some other noteworthy songs. Also, "Up!", an R'n'B insprired single in which Morgan Kibby's soft, soothing vocals are used perfectly, but my album highlight was the 8 and a half minutes of dreamy, mysterious, synthy awesomeness that is "Couleurs". The album closes with the anti-climactic yet slightly amusing "Midnight Souls Still Remain", but I won't spoil anything for you. Saturdays = Youth is an enjoyable album filled with songs that, from start to relatively close to the finish, can be enjoyed by anyone.
8/10
The Awesominator
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