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Reviewed
by: Darklight
Monofader is the synth-pop project of Sebastian R.
Komor (Icon of Coil) and Richard Bjorklund. While Sebastian
R. Komor makes the music, don't assume that this is an Icon
of Coil clone, because it's not. This band sounds almost nothing
at all like Icon of Coil.
Monofader is a very melodic synth-pop band offering
upbeat electronic programming, mid-tempo beats, beautiful melodies and
deep clear vocals that sing powerful and positive. The overall production
of this music is top notch delivering a crisp and polished sound.
While there are some songs here that are energetic enough for the dance
floor, the majority of this album is somewhat laid back with a cold
feel similar to Covenant's Northern Light
album. There's EBM elements in some of the songs, but this a pure synth-pop
album for the most part.
At first this album sounded rather typical to me, but its uniquenesses
started to show through the more I listened to it. While it's still
fairly standard synth-pop music for the most part, it's extremely well
done and will appeal to just about anyone who enjoys this style of
music.
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