Mesh - Automation Baby

Mesh - Automation Baby 2CD
(2013) Dependent

It's time for Mesh to release the follow up to their stunning 2009 album "A Perfect Solution" and it's remixed twin, "An Alternative Solution", released in 2011. The new album isn't as good as "A Perfect Solution". But it's ok, with some outstanding tracks - like the first single "Born To Lie" and the album opener "Just Leave Us Alone". I bought the limited 2CD version, but there's no need for that. The bonus disc is not worth the extra money. Maybe I would've liked the album better if I hadn't bought the limited editon?

Diary Of Dreams - Psychoma?

Diary Of Dreams - Psychoma?
(1998) Accession

Last weeks record, VNV Nation "Praise The Fallen", was a jump 15 years back in time. And it was so pleasant that I decided to check out another album released the same year. This is how I want Diary Of Dreams to sound. Layer upon layer of sounds and percussion, and that dreamy, emotional voice of mastermind Adrian Hates. I don't have much more to add. If you like Diary Of Dreams you should already own this, if don't - check it out!

VNV Nation - Praise The Fallen

VNV Nation - Praise The Fallen
(1998) Off Beat

Now it's time for a real classic. VNV Nation's second album. I've been enjoying this album ever since it was released, but somehow I forgot to write about it. If you're only familiar with VNV's later albums this is much harder and more industrial sounding. Although, the monumental melodies and choruses are already present here. There's also a great deal of instrumental tracks on this album. If you don't own it - buy it now!

Alan Vega - Collision Drive

Alan Vega - Collision Drive
(1981) Celluloid

Now we head back all the way to 1981 and Alan Vega's (former Suicide singer) second solo album. First, let's get this straight - this album doesn't sound anything at all like Suicide. It's rockabilly with a bit of dub effects and Alan's own kind of singing. I like it a lot. It's easy to see were Sigue Sigue Sputnik got their sound and much of their ideas from. An essential piece of music history!

Ien Oblique - Drowning World

Ien Oblique - Drowning World
(2012) Infacted

Infacted records brings us another totally unknown masterpiece in the synth pop/future pop vein. First they brought us Torul and now this. Ien Oblique's debute album is more rhythmic than you might expect from a synth pop record. Definately one to look out for!