Genre/Influences: Electro-pop. Background/Info: Mondträume singer Damasius Venysthe last year released the EP “Exile Nights” from…
Genre/Influences:
Electro-pop.
Background/Info:
Mondträume
singer Damasius Venysthe last year released the EP “Exile Nights” from
his solo-project Mental Exile. It was a successful debut revealing danceable
and somewhat 80s-like inspired electro-pop music. The album is inspired by the
artist’s passion for 80s music and sci/fi movies, which he tried to transpose
into music as a movie-soundtrack. It’s a kind of concept dealing with a guy
called ‘Shadow’ who has been condemned to exile.
Content:
The
80s electro-pop vibes are more represent at this album than at the EP. It’s
clearly noticeable when paying attention for the dry snares and the astral
atmosphere recovering the work. This album definitely has something old-school
like. It also is a melodic album, which even reminds me to Second Decay –during
the chorus of “The Night Is Mine” feat. Midnight Danger. The album reveals some
interesting ‘features’ like the aforementioned song with Swedish project
Midnight Danger plus two other songs featuring Lightshifters from Germany.
About Lightshifters I especially like the female backing vocals on both songs.
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First of all I have to say a word about the EP, which was featuring 3
exclusive songs. It’s rather unusual to see artists releasing exclusive songs
for EP’s and that’s precisely what Mental Exile did, so respect for this! The
other 3 songs from the EP were remixes. This album features the original songs
of these remixes. The 80s approach is omnipresent, but it’s not an emulation of
old pioneers. It’s just an important influence, which has been transposed into
something personal and mixed with contemporary elements. The melodic aspect of
the work symbolizes the elaboration of the songs. This is an album that will
make you dance while still featuring emotive songs. Last, but not least, I also
have to say a word about the great vocals of Damasius Venysthe who for
sure remains one of the most talented electro-pop singers from his generation.
I also like the duo parts together with Marthe Borge-Lunde Pfirrmann.
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A great album and cool songs, but maybe not a real hit. But that’s a good
reason to purchase the previously released EP as well, which features the great
song “Midnight Rain”.
Conclusion:
Mental
Exile definitely sounds more than a side-project! This project has a real
potential.
Best
songs:
“Delta City”, “The Valley Of The Fallen”, “Her Only Wish feat.
Lightshifters”, “Falling”.
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