Propter Hoc – Zodiac Carousel (Album – Cold Transmission Music)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Pop, Wave-Pop, EBM.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Hailing from Scotland Propter Hoc aka J.A. Harrington has already self-released multiple productions. “Zodiac Carousel” is the official debut album released by Cold Transmission Carousel.
Content: “Zodiac Carousel” sounds like Electro-Pop enhanced with Minimal-EBM. The music sounds infectious, which is enhanced by the cool, melody lines. The songs remind me a bit of Dupont and even DAF when they went on the Pop tour.
+ + + : The music certainly doesn’t sound new, but in my opinion there are not enough productions in this genre. “Zodiac Carousel” is the perfect sonic bridge between Electro-Pop and EBM; a great crossover that catches on and results in cool songs such as “Beyond The Pleasure Principle”, “Lip Servant”, “Immortelle”, “Velvet Season” and especially “Transportable Subway Entrance (Crushed)”.
– – – : I noticed a very few uninspired cuts among the tracklist but they fortunately can’t take my enthusiasm for this album away.
Conclusion: Propter Hoc is a project to keep in mind if you’re in search of less stereotypical projects.
Best songs: “Transportable Subway Entrance (Crushed)”, “Immortelle”, “Beyond The Pleasure Principle”, “Velvet Season”, “Lip Servant”.
Rate: 8.
Artist: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076665708904
Label: www.coldtransmission.com / www.facebook.com/coldtransmissionmusic
About Propter Hoc
Propter Hoc is the solo project of Scottish artist A. Harrington, known as John, who began recording during the 2020 pandemic lockdown after early tracks posted online drew a quick, positive response, leading to a deal with Cold Transmission Records. “Zodiac Carousel” is his debut album, released in 2024, followed in 2025 by “Seduction and Betrayal” and two additional EPs, and in 2026 by the album “Dramaturgy”.
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