Saigon Blue Rain – OKO (Album – Icy Cold Records)
Genre/Influences: Dream-Pop, Cold-Wave.
Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl.
Background/Info: Parisian (France) duo Saigon Blue rain ever started as Stupid Bitch Reject. A few albums have been released throughout the years. “OKO” is their first work released by Icy Cold Records.
Content: The work is clearly inspired by dark 80s standards which the band has adapted into a contemporary, dark, Dream-Pop style. The female half-spoken vocals are also reminding us of the 80s. The work is filled with Electronic reverie accentuated by dreamy strings.
Listen to “The Mort”:
+ + + : This album will appeal for lovers of 80s Dark/Cold-Wave nostalgia. There’s this typical spirit they transposed into a retro-modern sound. I especially enjoyed the debut part of the album and recommend listening to “The Mort”. Another great cut is the last track “Le Mal Secret” which is ending in a true, elevating, way.
– – – : This album is missing powerful guitar playing; it would for sure sound different, but injecting an extra boost.
Conclusion: I already heard more exciting projects released on Icy Cold Records although I think this band has the potential to do much better.
Best songs: “The Mort”, “Le Mal Secret”, “Visions”.
Rate: 6½.
Artist: www.facebook.com/SBRofficial
Label: www.facebook.com/icycoldrecords
About Saigon Blue Rain
Saigon Blue Rain is a darkwave and dark electro duo based between Paris and Prague, formerly active as Stupid Bitch Reject before adopting its current name. “OKO” is the project’s first release on Icy Cold Records, preceded by the single “The Mort” with b-side “J’t’aime pas”. The band has also contributed the track “Solange” to Side-Line’s free post-punk download compilation “Post-Punk (Genesis)”.
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