Evo-lution – Progress (Digital/CD Album – Danse Macabre)
“Progress” is the sixth album from the German band Evo-lution.
The record features a fairly diverse take on Electro, leaning more heavily toward German EBM. At times, it comes across as somewhat minimalist, but as the album progresses, we encounter harder-and in my opinion, stronger-tracks. The songs are performed in both German and English and are featuring Lis Van Den Akker. While the album includes some solid tracks, it lacks a definitive standout or hit. The main drawback, however, is the weak mixing, particularly noticeable in the opening tracks. This results in a somewhat flat and muted sound that undermines the impact of the music. Notice by the way there’s also a limited edition of this work available featuring some extra songs.
Overall, “Progress” didn’t blow me away, but it does contain a few worthwhile tracks. (Rating:6½).
Listen to “Raise Your Hands”:
About Evo-lution
Evo-lution was founded in Kassel, Germany, in 1996 by Klaus Schwarz, initially as a synth-pop band. The line-up changed over the years, and in May 2016 Micha Meyer and Heiko joined, pushing the sound toward a harder mix of dark electro, EBM, and distinctive synth arrangements. Heiko left at the end of 2018, and Björn Miethe, also known from System Noire, joined in September 2019.
The band’s discography includes “Changing Memories” (2011), “Jahreszeiten” (2015), and “Navigator” (2018), followed by the “Commander” EP in May 2019. Evo-lution signed to Danse Macabre Records for the album “Mind Machines” (2022), and the band supported Nachtmahr on tour across Germany that year.
Evo-lution’s current line-up is Klaus Schwarz (vocals), Micha Meyer (keyboards), and Björn Miethe (keyboards), the trio behind “Progress”, reviewed here as the band’s sixth album.
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