Holocoder – Kosmos (Album – ScentAir Records)
Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Holocoder is a Russian formation set up in 2002. After having released several albums, they now joined hands together with ScentAir Records to unleash their new opus entitled “Космос” (“Kosmos” in English).
Content: The Russian language for sure is the most noticeable characteristic for non-Russian speaking listeners. Aside from the language you’ll discover a rather ‘classical’, but powerful, Electro-Pop writing accentuated by simple melody lines.
+ + + : The Russian vocals rather appear to be a disadvantage for non-Russian speaking Electro-Pop fans although it also makes the originality of the project. Especially because the music is well-crafted, powerful and yet melodic. I especially recommend listening to “Секреты неба” which is driven by a chill melody line.
– – – : I’m definitely sure this band would gain a wider recognition singing in English.
Conclusion: Holocoder is a perfect ambassador to the Russian Synth-Pop scene and the band’s new label ScentAir.
Best songs: “Секреты неба”, “Союз-Аполлон”, “
Орбита”, “Единство feat.Enrico Morezzi”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: www.facebook.com/holocoder
Label: www.scent-air.com / www.facebook.com/ScentairRecords
About Holocoder
Holocoder is a Russian electronic band formed in 2002 in Kirov. Discogs describes the group as one of the oldest dark electro and EBM acts from Russia and lists Gen Gorodov, Powerman and Sergey Korotaev among its members.
The recorded discography starts with “Psalom 2003”, issued by Fight Muzik in 2004. Gravitator Records released “War Infection” in 2011 and “Солнце Гипербореи” in 2013. “Новая Раса” followed as a self-release in 2017. The band then worked with MIC Label on “Восточный Блок” in 2018, “В Логове Врага” in 2019 and “Арктика” in 2020.
“Космос”, the album reviewed here, was co-released on CD in 2022 by ScentAir Records and MIC Label. It was the first Holocoder album to carry the ScentAir name. “Спасите Наши Души” followed on MIC Label.
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