ITunes Live from Sydney
The Presets · 2008
24 min · 5 tracks · electronic music
Energetic electronic beats pulse beneath soaring vocals, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of a live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Talk Like That (live) — This track opens the EP with infectious energy, featuring driving rhythms and catchy hooks that set the tone for the entire performance.
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My People (live) — As one of their most recognizable hits, this live rendition showcases the band's ability to engage audiences while maintaining a pulsating energy that resonates throughout their set.
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Are You the One (live) — The performance of this track highlights the seamless blend of electronic elements and emotive lyrics, demonstrating The Presets' capacity for both danceable beats and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live energy and strong vocal performances create a compelling experience, though it remains within familiar electronic frameworks.
What we noticed
- Each song is built around driving electronic beats with layered synths, while the vocals often soar above the instrumentation.
- The arrangement emphasizes crowd interaction, with moments where the audience's response is integrated into the performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy live performance vibe
- front-loaded intensity and excitement
- cathartic dance floor moments
- pulsating rhythms for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, contemplative albums
- avoid high-energy environments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'ITunes Live from Sydney' arrived shortly after The Presets achieved international recognition with their sophomore album, 'Apocalypso'. This live EP showcases the band's dynamic stage presence and solidifies their position in the Australian electronic music scene as they continued to gain traction globally.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Empire of the Sun· Cut Copy· M83
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Kicking and Screaming (live)
The bridge introduces a shift where the singer directly addresses feelings of urgency and desire, intensifying the emotional stakes of the song.
This direct address breaks from earlier abstraction, making a personal connection that elevates the urgency of the performance.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talk Like That (live) 5:07
- 2 A New Sky (live) 4:39
- 3 Are You the One (live) 3:53
- 4 Kicking and Screaming (live) 5:27
- 5 My People (live) 4:54
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