Ladytron - 604

Released in 2001, 604 is the debut album from Liverpool's Ladytron—a quartet that helped ignite a new wave of electro-pop at the turn of the millennium. Fueled by vintage synths, cold drum machine rhythms, and a sharp sense of style, the group—Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt, and Reuben Wu—crafted a sound that was both retro-futuristic and distinctly their own.

Named after the area code for British Columbia, 604 is a sleek and icy collection of electro-rock songs that nod to Kraftwerk while carving out something fresh and forward-looking. Standout tracks like “He Took Her to a Movie,” “Playgirl,” and “Discotraxx” blend detached vocal delivery with shimmering synth hooks, combining European cool with underground pop sensibilities.

Both a love letter to analog electronics and a bold artistic statement, 604 introduced Ladytron as pioneers of early-2000s synthpop revival—setting the stage for the band’s lasting influence in electronic and indie music.