Webzine: Synthpop Slice Of The Web (USA)
Somehow, Swedish synthpop bands manage to take analog synths, and make them sing. That's the best way of putting it. Of all the synthpop bands I have heard, none except for possibly Joy Electric have the mastery over analog synths that the Swedish synthpop bands seem to have.
elegant MACHINERY is a perfect example, with very old-style synths, and oldish sounding drum machines. The ability to write great pop songs is icing on the cake, which eM possesses in copious quantities. Every song here a a chorus hook that'll hang onto you for days.
A very good album. I have to say, my favorite track from here is definitely Myself With You. I guess I just know what kind of emotions the track is describing.
Jason Baker
Published: 2007-03-06
