Formed in Paris and now based in Berlin, Kool Thing see Julie Chance and Jon Dark, originally from Dublin and Sydney, teaming up with Valentin Plessy on drums for the release of their self named debut album for their own label Mad Dog & Love. Containing fourteen songs, of which three coming from a previous self produced CDr and a 12", "Kool Thing" is a good album which mixes echoes of 90s shoegaze (the opening "Low Love" recalled me Lush thanks to the female voices), a bit of alternative electronic dance funk (see tracks like "The Sign" and the following "TV Tower"), new wave and a bit of experimentation (check "Versterbro" and its dark atmosphere made of multi layered synth arpeggios and effected guitar). The atmosphere of the album passes from powerful electronic/guitar wall of sounds to smooth atmospheres which slowly turn into dancey 4/4 blasts (like on "Lost Days"). The album contains different highlights: catchy melodies, good rich rhythmical patterns, sensual vocals, good arrangements, energy and varied atmosphere. You can check it the whole track list at this link http://koolthing.bandcamp.com/album/kool-thing