#zot2017 is tinged with decadent tones and atmospheres in this EP by Foreign Resort.
The Foreign Resort - Part Time Punk Sessions (Ignition Age, November 24, 2017)
An EP by Foreign Resort, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark (led by frontman Mikkel Borbjerg Jakobsen), drastically oriented towards a minimalist dark-wave aesthetic with a punk attitude and at times obsessive post-industrial rhythms. This little disc opens immediately with "Onto Us," which at times could even evoke the more obsessive sound of Suicide, complemented by post-industrial echoes that are somewhat typical of the dark-wave genre as it is presented today. The rest, while catchy, is not particularly original and follows the same formula with evident references to Joy Division in "Suburban Depression" and "Take A Walk," while "Dark White" is clearly an Interpol piece influenced by certain hardcore sounds inflated by mainstream music a decade ago... although at times you might also hear something reminiscent of Jamie Stewart. Ultimately interesting, but not that much: I feel like I'm teetering on the edge of something that could be good or not. Only this time the scales are decidedly tipping to one side, so I think it’s best to let it go. However, if you like the genre, it’s recommended as it could open the doors to this band, which is doing quite well and is definitely better than the general average of these irreducible late dark-wave acts.
#foreignresort #parttime #punksessions
The Foreign Resort- "Suburban Depression" | Showcasing Artist 2016 | SXSW
The Foreign Resort - Part Time Punk Sessions (Ignition Age, November 24, 2017)
An EP by Foreign Resort, a band from Copenhagen, Denmark (led by frontman Mikkel Borbjerg Jakobsen), drastically oriented towards a minimalist dark-wave aesthetic with a punk attitude and at times obsessive post-industrial rhythms. This little disc opens immediately with "Onto Us," which at times could even evoke the more obsessive sound of Suicide, complemented by post-industrial echoes that are somewhat typical of the dark-wave genre as it is presented today. The rest, while catchy, is not particularly original and follows the same formula with evident references to Joy Division in "Suburban Depression" and "Take A Walk," while "Dark White" is clearly an Interpol piece influenced by certain hardcore sounds inflated by mainstream music a decade ago... although at times you might also hear something reminiscent of Jamie Stewart. Ultimately interesting, but not that much: I feel like I'm teetering on the edge of something that could be good or not. Only this time the scales are decidedly tipping to one side, so I think it’s best to let it go. However, if you like the genre, it’s recommended as it could open the doors to this band, which is doing quite well and is definitely better than the general average of these irreducible late dark-wave acts.
#foreignresort #parttime #punksessions
The Foreign Resort- "Suburban Depression" | Showcasing Artist 2016 | SXSW
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