Genre/Influences: Electro-pop, indie-pop. Background/Info: Slovenian formation Torul is already active since 2003. They progressively became…
Genre/Influences:
Electro-pop,
indie-pop.
Background/Info:
Slovenian
formation Torul is already active since 2003. They progressively became an
established electro-pop formation and even after the line-up change featuring a
new singer since their previous album “Reset” Torul never stops to conquer new
electro-pop lovers.
Content:
The
album was preceded by several singles, which you still can find on the album.
The style and influences of Torul are pretty similar to previous works. There’s
a mix of indie- and traditional electro-pop. It resulted in catchy songs with
astral sound treatments, dreamy passages and other danceable cuts with sensual
vocals on top.
+
+ + :
Torul is not what I should call an electro-poop clone. You now and then
might notice a few Depeche Mode similarities, but their work has something
personal. This album has something sophisticated featuring a polished sound
production. The space-like atmosphere injects a wafting sensation to the work.
I also like some flat bass line arrangements. Torul definitely has something
very personal!
–
– – :
Torul no longer takes me by surprise and I’m maybe missing the magic
from the earliest albums. This new opus features several noticeable songs, but
not their greatest hit in history.
Conclusion:
If
you’re already familiar with Torul, “Hikikomori” will for sure bring you sonic
joy although I can’t say it’s their best opus to date.
Best
songs:
“Hikikomori”, “Bad Boy Dreaming”, “Ausverkauft”, “You Won”, “The Sooner
The Better”, “In Our World”.
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