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Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009
By: Stephen Lussier
Contributing Writer
By: Stephen Lussier
Contributing Writer
Finland's Flux establishes with its 'classic new-wave sound' that Swedish synthpop isn't the only game in town anymore.
Emerging on the scene originally in 2006 with the independent release of two singles, Protected and Electric Woman, Flux at last comes forth with its first full-length studio album, Safe + Sound. As the title hints, there is nothing truthfully ground-breaking or innovative about what Flux produces in modern electronic music. However, the group's hybrid of retro analog synthesizers, mechanical rhythm, and enchanting vocals provide an indisputably captivating sound that is quite true to the synthpop genre. Offered is an impression of electronica origins with sounds reminiscent of the '80s converging with modern-day chic. It's a welcome reminder of the past that is heightened only more so with these added modern electro nuances.
"Revelation" immediately sets the pace of the album - it's a steady pace that doesn't weaken at any point throughout the 10 tracks in this collection. Relaxing but with clear hints of a dance element, Safe + Sound engages without pushing itself into a pop-music element. The seamless layering of electronic beats and synthesized keyboards remain very calculated and allow for lead vocalist Asta to shine in her own right. Traces of Ladytron, Björk, or to a lesser extreme, 2raumwohnung manifest throughout her delicate, melodic tone as her voice overlaps effortlessly over the electronic rhythm. Her tranquil quality allows for the lyrics to rebound off of the music in an equal and flattering manner, creating a solid yet gentle sound that holds you from one moment to the next.
With the inclusion of the aforementioned singles from two years ago, Safe + Sound establishes Flux's style as not only consistent but also fairly engrossing. The band provides an enjoyable ride straight through that fortunately doesn't develop itself into a dull and repetitious muddle; no small feat for any electronic band when putting together a complete collection of works.
"Revelation" immediately sets the pace of the album - it's a steady pace that doesn't weaken at any point throughout the 10 tracks in this collection. Relaxing but with clear hints of a dance element, Safe + Sound engages without pushing itself into a pop-music element. The seamless layering of electronic beats and synthesized keyboards remain very calculated and allow for lead vocalist Asta to shine in her own right. Traces of Ladytron, Björk, or to a lesser extreme, 2raumwohnung manifest throughout her delicate, melodic tone as her voice overlaps effortlessly over the electronic rhythm. Her tranquil quality allows for the lyrics to rebound off of the music in an equal and flattering manner, creating a solid yet gentle sound that holds you from one moment to the next.
With the inclusion of the aforementioned singles from two years ago, Safe + Sound establishes Flux's style as not only consistent but also fairly engrossing. The band provides an enjoyable ride straight through that fortunately doesn't develop itself into a dull and repetitious muddle; no small feat for any electronic band when putting together a complete collection of works.
