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Engine · 01-25-2011, 04:06 PM

I also found Signal to be the winning track. All of my favorites are the late-70s dark synthpop-sounding ones (Signal, P-Adic, Closed). I also really like Mapping which is maybe the most interesting song as far as 'Avant Garde/Experimental'.

The more minimal songs like Circuit, Doze, and Aqua were kind of hard for me to get into since I was in the mood for 70s synthpop after the first part of the album (I did listen to thing multiple times, btw). I had to put myself into the mindset of listening to unfamiliar, um .. 'world music' I guess, in order to deal with the vocals on these. Although Doze has some great synth.

I think Dream is the clear loser. I don't really like the song much at all. The piano, voice, and twangy guitar just don't sound good together to me.

Overall, I think this is a good album. Thanks Urban.

01-25-2011, 04:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Engine air quote Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: pollen & mold Posts: 3,108	I also found Signal to be the winning track. All of my favorites are the late-70s dark synthpop-sounding ones (Signal, P-Adic, Closed). I also really like Mapping which is maybe the most interesting song as far as 'Avant Garde/Experimental'. The more minimal songs like Circuit, Doze, and Aqua were kind of hard for me to get into since I was in the mood for 70s synthpop after the first part of the album (I did listen to thing multiple times, btw). I had to put myself into the mindset of listening to unfamiliar, um .. 'world music' I guess, in order to deal with the vocals on these. Although Doze has some great synth. I think Dream is the clear loser. I don't really like the song much at all. The piano, voice, and twangy guitar just don't sound good together to me. Overall, I think this is a good album. Thanks Urban. __________________ Like an arrow, I was only passing through.