Genre/Influences: Electro-wave. Format: Digital, Cassette. Background/Info: Tristán B is a Mexican solo-project driven by ‘Antonio…
Genre/Influences: Electro-wave.
Format: Digital, Cassette.
Background/Info:
Tristán B is a
Mexican solo-project driven by ‘Antonio R.’ The music is driven by good-old synth
influences from the 80s. “Porcelain” was already released several months ago
now (2019) and features six songs. The cassette edit of the work has been
strictly limited to 50 copies.
Content:
The songs on
“Porcelain” indeed smell like the good-old synth-pop music from the 80s. I
don’t want to compare the project with famous artists, but some melody lines
remind me a bit of Tears For Fears. The melodic touch is quite present all the
work long, but especially the last cut (cf. “Don’t Let Me Go”) is worthy of
examination for its typical analogue resonation. The vocals have been sung in
English and are rather soft and clear.
+ + + :
I like the reverie
and melody emerging from this work. The low bass lines are constantly evoking
the 80s sound formula. But the approach of Tristán B goes a step further than
only inspired by 80s synth-music. There also is a more personal and
contemporary touch on top.
– – – :
The songs are cool
and easy listening, but the tracklist is missing a truly potential hit.
Conclusion:
Tristán B is an interesting discovery from the
Other Voices Records roster. If you’re into melodic 80s electro-pop with a dark
touch on top, this record will catch your attention.
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