 Various
Artists
"Return of the Permanent Wave" CDR
Silver
Plastic Records
Genres: new wave, synth-pop, electronica
Feb 28 - Mar 6 2005 |
Silver Plastic Records' Return of the Permanent Wave
compilation celebrates the new wave genre with a number of
songs from the modern underground synth-pop scene. All of these bands
are obscure, home-produced affairs, but their contributions are
often quite enjoyable. Burn Like Nero's two songs are
appealing and fun, with catchy choruses and electronic elements that
boast a neat eighties flair. Egg in Space, meanwhile, takes
cues from New Order, except imbibes the sound with strange
robotic vocals, clubby beats, and extraneous videogame sounds. eH
FACTOR, The Signifying Monkey, and onLoad all
contribute eighties-influenced electro/synth-pop, while Lank
and Bernie Lucas donate mechanical, instrumental electronica.
As can be expected from such a young label, this comp isn't consistently
perfect; however, it makes for a fine introduction to its niche,
showcasing some of the scene's most interesting assets.
80%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
16 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
