Industrial/Electronic Realms : Sleepthief – “Mortal Longing” SINGLE (2012)
Independent Release
Review by Luisa Mercier
After two full-lengths and several single releases, Sleepthief is back with a new, beautiful official single, accompanied by a stunning video. For all of you, that still are not familiar with his music, Sleepthief is the project behind which hides the American producer Justin Elswick. His music is a soulful blending of electronica, Celtic influences, synth-pop, ambient and classical music. The new single features once again the distinctive vocals of Jody Quine (known for her work with Balligomingo) over an emotional layered track that will leave you speechless. The song is inspired by the wish that all of us has experienced in life: the yearning to find someone who could love us and understands us, but not always is meant to happen. So, it is quite bittersweet, melancholic, sad, though soaring and uplifting also thank you to Jody Quine amazing work on backing vocals. I think they add a lot more to the whole atmosphere. Music, as usual, is thoroughly crafted, with lots of layers starting from electronica to strings and piano. What makes Sleepthief music stands out in my opinion is his ability in expressing feelings and conveying it to his audience. It is not by chance that all of us are always so moved by his songs. I warmly invite you to give this song a try and, if you like it, to the rest of his discography too. The single is out 11th June along with three remixes by Justin and his collaborator Israel Curtis (Psychosomatic Mix), Blue Stone and DjMikel.
Rating – 80/100
Tracklist
- Mortal Longing (album version)
- Mortal Longing (Blue Stone Mix)
- Mortal Longing (DjMikel Mix)
- Mortal Longing (Psychosomatic Mix)
Line Up
- Jody Quine – Vocals
- Justin Elswick – Songwriting, Piano & Programming
- Israel Curtis -Additional Programming
Links
MySpace * ReverbNation * Facebook * Twitter * Site
Industrial/Electronic Realms : Aiboforcen – “Dédale” (2011)
Label : Alfa Matrix
Review by Luisa Mercier
After several years, the Belgian duo Aiboforcen finally releases their 5th studio album. In “Dédale” various genres of electronic music are explored: you can find harsh industrial beats but also some synthpop, trip-hop and EBM. The elements of the different styles are mixed quite well and the vocals of Ayria contribute to make everything flow together. The overall mood is quite dark and gloomy, disturbing; but now and then there is a ray of light for example “Time & Space” is a nice catchy electro pop song. There are also some guests vocalists on the album. Laether S. lends “Poem of Life” a hard industrial sound, the same happens with amGod in the song “Parasthesia”. While on the U2 cover of “New Year’s Day” we find Ayria who graces the song with her light, soaring vocals. Last but not the least, Donna of Ego Likeness on “The World Below”, which sounds much more grounded than the other songs on the album. Overall, it’s a very solid release and can also be considered a nice starting point to check the band back catalogue.
Rating – 80/100
Tracklist
- Dédale
- Everything Gets Sacrificed (feat. Ayria)
- Shadows
- Time & Space
- Light
- Poem Of Life (feat. Leaether Strip)
- Sordide Sentimental
- Lhassa
- The World Below (feat. Ego Likeness)
- New Year´s Day (feat. Ayria)
- Crysis
- Mass
- Rhythm Of Light (feat. Diffuzion)
- Parasthesia (feat. amGod)
- Méandres
Line Up
- Benoît Blanchart – Music, Synths & Sampling
- Séba Dolimont – Lyrics, Vocals & Sampling
Links
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