Anton – Glacier / Volcan (Digital/CD Album – Icy Cold Records)
Anton is a French project from Paris, founded in 2021 by Anton Steinbock. With this first official album, Anton delivers eight tracks.
If you’re familiar with Icy Cold Records, the result will not come as a surprise. The album firmly situates itself in the Dark-Wave genre, occasionally borrowing elements from Post-Punk. The songs are concise and carry a strong ’80s vibe, often reminding me of The Cure. On another track, I’m reminded of a Grauzone revival. Yet Anton also brings a unique character to the table, most notably through the overwhelmingly French lyrics, sung with palpable passion. The album is primarily driven by guitar and bass, with occasional synth textures adding subtle depth.
While “Glacier / Volcan” doesn’t completely blow me away, it shows promising potential. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Rester”:
https://icycoldrecords.bandcamp.com/track/rester
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