Background/Info:
“Oceans” is the third full length album released by the Stockholm-based
Principe Valiente. The opus has been also released as vinyl format by Manic
Depression Records. The original edit has been released in 2017 and now
re-released as a ‘Deluxe’-edition featuring the entire tracklist plus the
remixes, which were only available as download. The artwork has been re-edited
as well.
Content:
“Oceans”
feels a bit like bringing the good-old new-wave spirit back to life. Some of
the guitar parts remind me of The Cure (“The Head On The Door”-period), but I
also can mention Killing Joke for the harder cuts. But Principe Valiente also
add a very own touch and more contemporary approach, which I think might appeal
to fans of Placebo. Frontman and singer Fernando Honorato also has a very
typical-, kind of deep timbre of voice, which is totally fitting with the dark
and evasive style of the music. A few female vocals can be noticed as
well.
The album features 8 songs plus 4 remixes by Mister Monell, Big city
Bright Light and New Canyons (2 remixes). The last song is a live piano version
of “When I Learned To Crawl”.
+ + + :
Principe
Valiente stands for the reincarnation of new-wave music. You can still hear the
80s spirit hanging over the songs while there also is a more personal and
contemporary element. The elevating guitar playing is one of the main strengths
from this work. But it’s more than simply a great guitarist and talented
singer; there’s a great songwriting and global production emerging from this
work. That’s why you’ll discover many noticeable songs. There also is a great
progression in the structure of the songs. Among the remixes I especially want
to recommend the remix of “Strangers In the Night” by Mister
Monell.
– – – :
My only
single regret about this album is that there are only 8 songs. I would like to
have got more tracks because this work sounds great. I think it could have been
cool for this ‘Deluxe’-edit to get at least one exclusive ‘new’ song.
Conclusion:
“Oceans”
sounds like a modern new-wave production. But the most important thing is not
how you would define this album; it simply is a great piece of music composed
by a band, which deserves more recognition!
Best songs:
“Untouchable”, “Strangers In The Night”, “When I Learned To Crawl”, “No
Time”.
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