Listened to The Midnight's entire discography before the release of Kids and can't help but feel that it's their weakest by far. It's good but that's about it. Outside of America 2 and Lost Boy, the rest of the album is pretty forgettable.
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Synthwave-Retrowave # 80s Neon music thread
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Yeah, I really wasn't feeling it either :/ I've got Days of Thunder arriving soon, and it'll be right at home next to Nocturnal and the Qrates pressing of Endless Summer.
Well I can't get that melody of Kids out of my head. Love that track, great guitar work too.
I know I know, quality vs quantity, etc etc. I suppose I just was hoping for something more substantial. Not sure which I'd prefer either, nice to get an EP style release in a timely fashion, but we always want more and get a little spoiled on that. lol
I know I know, quality vs quantity, etc etc. I suppose I just was hoping for something more substantial. Not sure which I'd prefer either, nice to get an EP style release in a timely fashion, but we always want more and get a little spoiled on that. lol
I kind of like that they release smaller releases with different themes. The problem here is that it was hyped as an album release. Had they said it was a new EP no one had felt a bit let down, I think.
Really like Explorers.
Just listened to the whole album too a couple of times, and pretty much feel the same way. I am digging the track Explorers for something chill though. Wanted to go to their concert today at Ford Theater here in LA, but had prior engagements :(
Kids by The Midnight is out now (depending on your location, unlocks Sept 21)
https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/kids
My favourite album that's been released this year, by far. Aside from Kids (Prelude and Reprise), Arcade Dreams, America 2, and Wave are really solid tracks.
Saw yesterday that Dana Jean Phoenix had released a new album some weeks ago. Was it mentioned here? Don't think I remember seeing that.
Some ok tracks. Far and away is pretty good though.
How did I miss this one? Awesome album so far. Big production, great sound. Red Line could've fooled me as a Carpenter Brut track remix.
Album is dope. Love this one...
Trevor Something seems to be releasing a new album soon called Ultraparanoia. Another big genre change from the sounds of it - seems to be moving back towards a Death Dream-styled industrial sound but with Aphex-Twin influenced IDM based on this new track - but I wonder if some of his recent singles will be on there; the last four singles he released before this one (A Man With No Face, Playin' Me, Your Eyes and Isolated) have all been some of his best work.
Kids by The Midnight is out now (depending on your location, unlocks Sept 21)
https://themidnight.bandcamp.com/album/kids
I'm so happy, this release made my month. All of the unreleased tracks are so good.
New The Midnight, new Alex, new Mitch Murder. It's been a great month and new Gunship coming out soon.
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Speaking of The Midnight, does anyone know WTF the lyrics of the latter part of the chorus is from Shadows? It's not listed on the official lyrics and the ones posted elsewhere don't make sense.
Neon (?) city
Shadows downtown
Neon (?) city
Among? On ? In the?
Neon (?) city
Shadows downtown
Neon (?) city
Among? On ? In the?
Listening to it again, yeah this is probably the correct one.
Syndicate Shadow by Neon Nox is so good. Sounds like some tracks should be used in Streets of Rage 4. Especially track 4. Album Link
New album from Beckett flew under the radar..
https://projectbeckett.bandcamp.com/
After a couple listens, a couple tracks I don't like, but so much good stuff here. Endgame is so wonderful.
https://projectbeckett.bandcamp.com/
After a couple listens, a couple tracks I don't like, but so much good stuff here. Endgame is so wonderful.
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The remastered version of Night Drive with You from Anoraak was released today. Really enjoying listening to it as it sounds better than the original. This album was my gateway into synthwave.
I am way late to this post, but yeah this is solid, thanks for the rec!
Really excited to listen to this. Thanks for pointing it out. Like you it was definitely an early synthwave album for me.
Gunship tomorrow and my HD800s + HDV820 setup is ready.
Anyone else notice "Woken Furies" on spotify popped up?
Anyone else notice "Woken Furies" on spotify popped up?
Yeah, they posted about it on Facebook, with a YT-link. That is how I noticed it. Nice surprise.
Early impressions of Dark All Day: its very different to their debut album - so not really fair to compare the two.
Standout track (for me personally) is Thrasher - which although only 5min15sec long just feels epic.
Can't wait for the music videos to be released alongside the tracks!
TLDR: its fucking amazing, buy it and support this band
Standout track (for me personally) is Thrasher - which although only 5min15sec long just feels epic.
Can't wait for the music videos to be released alongside the tracks!
TLDR: its fucking amazing, buy it and support this band
Just picked up the new album and original on vinyl! Until then, Spotify it is!
(Or and I got the varsity jacket and cap, so good!)
Yeah I've been absorbing it on my commute this morning. Thrasher is a highlight as is Honour among thieves.
Got an early NIN vibe from a few tracks. Seeing as I got pretty hate machine on cassette in 89 it counts as 80's synth.
And the Carpenter love is even more apparent this time. Basically I love it and yeah it's in contention for my album of the year
Got an early NIN vibe from a few tracks. Seeing as I got pretty hate machine on cassette in 89 it counts as 80's synth.
And the Carpenter love is even more apparent this time. Basically I love it and yeah it's in contention for my album of the year
Man, fuckkkk. Did you guys see the music video for When You Grow Up, Your Heart Dies? I had a smile on my face throughout. So many feels. It's all fan contributed material.
I'm in there.
Not going to say where, but I am immortalized in my favourite bands musicvideo.