Search - Tangent 2002 :: Disco Nouveau

Somewhere between synthpop and electro

R. Barnes | Philly | 08/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are more interested in listening to music that sounds like it was made by robots playing keyboards than by humans playing guitars, this album is for you. Unlike some other electroclash-esque compilation that feature modern rock bands flirting with 80's style melodies and synth sounds, this stuff is strictly synth driven. Although this album isn't vocal heavy, it does vear towards standard pop music sound structure rather than towards standard dance-music structure.



Some of the artists on this compilation have made some very electro tracks that are not really accessible to the masses. However, the particular tracks chosen on this compilation are shifted more towards the synthpop than the electro end of the spectrum. These tracks tend to be more fun, shimmery, glossy, & beautiful than gritty, dirty, or funky (if that makes any sense).



If you like Solvent, I expect you would like this, if you liked the music on the Electricity 1 and II compilations you should like this.



If you want really lo-fi analog electro, this is not for you (try Anthony Rother or This is not the 80s). If you want complex and sophisticated beats this is not for you (try Autechre). If you want a disc full of Euro dance floor bangers this is also not for you (try Euromix cds from Tony Romano).



Anyhow, I find this album to be a collection of some great, timeless synthpop that (alas) will never get near the radio."

Dancetastic

J. HANSIS | United States | 10/11/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"this compilation came out when the electroclash scene was peaking, but the quality here hovers way above anything else that genre has to offer. Ghostly got some of the best electronic artists from around the world to create tracks inspired by the robot-disco sound pioneered by Giorgio Moroder (producer for Donna Summer among others).best inlcusions:



Adult.- they offer their poppiest song ever here

Daniel Wang- lovely melody and production

Solvent- his first song with vocals, i think

Legowelt- this track reminds me of the snow level in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Mat-101- lots of cool production effects



the only disappointment is the song from Susumu Yokota, which is basically an uncredited cover of Donna Summer's 'i feel love', but not very interesting. he's done way better. although this record is a compilation, it has a very cohesive feel overall. very upbeat, slick, and fun."