Genre/Influences: Electro-pop. Background/Info: It took three years for the German duo Torsten Verlinden (vocals) –…
Genre/Influences:
Electro-pop.
Background/Info:
It
took three years for the German duo Torsten Verlinden (vocals) – Steve
Baltes (electronics) to achieve their third full length album. “Across The Ice”
was preceded by the singles “Stars” and “Surrender.”
Content:
Arctic
Sunrise is a band I kept an eye on. Their previous albums revealed a mature
writing and an electro-pop sound appealing for fans of De/Vision. The new opus
doesn’t sound that different, although the songs are more into a kind of dreamy
melancholia. It feels a bit like music filled with dreams and emotions. Some of
the songs are carried with solid bass lines. I also noticed a few parts by
guest guitarist Oliver Franken. The most surprising cut is the cover version of
“Running Up That Hill” originally written by Kate Bush.
+
+ + : Arctic Sunrise confirms their talent to compose achieved electro-pop
music. The best cuts from the album again appeal for fans of De/Vision; the
originality is far to find, but the accomplishment is remarkable. Torsten Verlinden also confirms to
be a great singer.
–
– – :
Speaking for myself I prefer previous albums. The album is sometimes a
bit too dreamy-like and even if the album got positive reactions in the band’s
homeland, I expected a bit more from this duo.
Conclusion:
Arctic
Sunrise are no longer getting me by surprise; the songs are still well-crafted,
but the magic is a bit gone.
Best
songs: “Stars (Album Version)”, “Running Up That Hill”, “The Game”.
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