Nøir – Fallen (EP – Metropolis Records)
Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop, Minimal-Pop.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: The new EP byNøir is dedicated to Dave Hechman -Metropolis Records owner who passed away last year. Athan Maroulis got a helping hand from Erik Gustafson who produced the songs.
Content: “Fallen” is a danceable piece of Electronic-Wave/Pop mixing subtle sound arrangements and the deep, charismatic voice of Maroulis. The track has been remixed into vintage sound treatments by Paradox Obscur but also by Silver Walks. There’s also a ‘female’-edit featuring Kai Irina Hahn (The Sedona Effect). Next comes a cool B-side track plus a surprising, acoustic, cover version of Psychedelic Furs’ “Love My Way”.
+ + + : “Fallen” is a great song and the right title track for an EP. It’s a well-crafted piece of electronics empowered by guitar play and the unique singing of Athan Maroulis. Among the remixes I like to mention the old-school version of Paradox Obscur and the “Femme Mix” with female vocals. The cover version of “Love My Way” is clearly reminds me of the original version but it also has a minimal, graceful, touch reminding me of Thomas Dolby.
– – – : I can’t really say the remixes of “Fallen” are adding a real bonus to the original song.
Conclusion: “Fallen” is for sure my favorite Nøir-song and I can only hope we’ll get more stuff like this soon.
Best songs: “Fallen”, “Fallen – Paradox Obscur Remix”, “Love My Way – Acoustic”.
Rate: 8.
Artist: www.facebook.com/NOIRmetropolis
Label: www.metropolis-records.com / www.facebook.com/MetropolisRecords Read the news on ‘Fallen’.
About Nøir
Nøir is a revolving-lineup project conceived and fronted by vocalist Athan Maroulis, also known for his work with Spahn Ranch and Black Tape for a Blue Girl. The project released its debut album, “Darkly Near”, in 2013 on Metropolis Records, featuring Maroulis alongside Jamie Parganos and Kai Irina Hahn. Contributors over the years have included guitarist/producer Erik Gustafson, cellist Rebekah Feng and keyboardists Daniel McCullough, Dave Borsky and David Budet. Nøir’s remix output was compiled on 2024’s “The Best of the Remixes”. The “Fallen” EP followed in 2023, produced by Erik Gustafson and dedicated to the late Metropolis Records co-founder Dave Heckman.
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