Knights – Supernatural Lover (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Specchio Uomo)
Meanwhile, it had already been seven years since James Knights released the debut album “Dollar$ & Cent$” under his musical alter ego, Knights. In the interim, a few singles were released, but things remained relatively quiet around the British artist. “Supernatural Lover” changes that.
The album was released in various formats and received a helping hand from Martin Dubka. Knights still sounds as delightfully unhinged as ever, delivering unmistakable ‘happy electro’ vibes. This is a perfect blend of Synth-Pop with a healthy dose of Italo-Disco. Everything carries a strong 1980s feel and gets you dancing with a smile on your face before you even realize it. Knights sounds like a return to life in some distant place via a time machine—glitch and glamour intertwined. The songs are driven by catchy melodies, occasionally complemented by touches of guitar. The final track leans more toward a ballad, but everything leading up to it is pure fun.
Knights remains a real challenge, but one that has long captivated and infected me—although this new work may lack a truly standout hit. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Knightmares”:
About Knights
Knights, also stylized KNIGHT$, is the solo project of British musician James Knights, who has also been a member of Boytronic, Scarlet Soho and Demokratie. The project mixes Synth-Pop and Italo-Disco with a strong 1980s feel.
The debut album “Dollar$ & Cent$” was followed by a handful of singles and a quieter period. “Supernatural Lover” arrived on February 5, 2026 through Specchio Uomo on digital, CD and vinyl, and collects eight tracks from “Knightmares” to the closing “Can’t Cry Any Longer”.
Martin Dubka co-produced and mixed much of the album and played guitar on the opening track “Knightmares”, with saxophone from Julz Baldwin and further production from RETROTEQUE, Bjarne Sund, Hans Olsson and Pete Hobbs. The album is the release reviewed here.
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