Genre/Influences: Electro-Wave, Wave-Pop, Dream-Pop.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Stridulum is a Polish duo driven by classically trained singer Marita Volodina and musician Arkadiy Berg. They’re both also involved with Minoar. They previously released a few singles and this year unleashed their debut album.
Content: The work takes off with a short intro-track and progressively moves into a dreamy darkness of Electronic songs. There’s an 80s touch supporting the work, which globally also reflects a minimal approach. Marita’s graceful- although sometimes bit cold way of singing is one of the album’s main characteristics.
+ + + : The main strength of this debut album is the angelic signing of Marita Volodina. Sound-wise Stridulum will mainly appeal to lovers of dreamy Electronic music with some simple melody lines on top. I especially recommend listening to “Ghost” revealing a true potential.
– – – : The main aspect that has to be improved is the songwriting. Everything sounds a bit flat and even monotonous, with the exception of “Ghost” this work doesn’t have many highlights.
Conclusion: This album is a debut, which has to be the basis for elaboration.
Best songs: “Ghost”, “Odium”.
Rate: 6.
Artist: www.facebook.com/stridulum.official
Labels: www.manicdepressionrecords.com / www.facebook.com/manicdepressionrecords
The post Stridulum – Soothing Tales Of Escapism (Album – Manic Depression Records) appeared first on SIDE-LINE MAGAZINE.
Original Source: SIDE-LINE MAGAZINE