MIXING influences from eighties electronica and synth, to modern beats, harmonies and dance, Post War Years’ second album ticks a lot of boxes.
At times sounding like Depeche Mode or Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, particularly on Glass House, there’s a comforting familiarity to the style, even if the melodies and vocals are fresh and new.
Producer James Rutledge has previously worked with MGMT, and it shows in places - particularly on Lost Winter, which mixes the simple vocal style of Fleet Foxes with the grungy beats of Gorillaz, before erupting into an ethereal chorus.
The vocals of Henry Riggs work perfectly with the mechanic, occasionally industrial sounds, similar in pitch and demeanour to Badly Drawn Boy, although in early track The Bell, the audio echoes of Visage’s Fade To Grey are unmissable.
On the whole, a classy and well-polished tribute to synth and the eighties, with a modern touch and shine which leaves you looking forward to hearing more.
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