IIOIOIOII
Sun
15 Track Album
Juggernaut Records
Released 13th December 2013
Released 13th December 2013
Engaging!
IIOIOIOII – Charlotte NC
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Genre: Industrial Synth Pop
Biography:
“Started in 2012 IIOIOIOII
(Pronounced I.O.) was formed by Christopher Gurney on a corner desk in his
bedroom. Chris spent years slowing shaping the current sounds to match the
tones and melodies in his head. Going from rough and distorted tones with growling
and raspy vocals to smooth sounds by going both backwards and moving forward at
the same time in style.
In late 2013 IIOIOIOII
released Sun which gained accolades from the European Industrial music scene
and was named the third best release of 2013 by Brutal Resonance”
Rising Sky
A very impressive entrance for this magnetic track that lures you
into its fold and tantalises with its ambiance. The clean vocal is very well
suited to the music. It’s slow and deliberate stance is expressive and triggers
its character giving a focus for its darker edge.
Weapon
Ambles and meanders through an influx of choppiness on the synth
notes. Whilst the vocals portray a magnetic enterprise that sound crisp, clean
and somewhat dream-like.
Stardust
Is an amazing track bristling with beauty and innovative splendour?
Its outstretched arm on which sits a dark rhythm that penetrates through the
mind and delves deep into a void of swirling passion.
Do You Know
Mild mannered rhythms coax you along with crisp synth connotations
and a smooth but edgy vocal, holding a lot of melodic flair in its creative
structure.
Falling
Is a lot heavier posing a threatening beat and urgent synth notes
that hold a dark flirtation. The
twiddling squeaks adding in depth to its malevolence. This is a track you can
again just lose yourself in and let its dramatic swathe of melodies wash over
you allowing the listener to be immersed in a tidal wave of ample magnitude.
Great track!
Spotlight
Tends to talk within a dark shadow of monotonous synth rhythms at
the beginning of its creation, however it does perk up further on but somehow
doesn’t ignite and fades out with a whimper rather than a bang.
We’re Still Alive
Impressive synth notes niggle feverishly on the senses, whilst a
dramatic vocal builds a potent plateau on which to show the world ‘It is still
alive’ Quite an involved track with loads to feast on making it another
favourite one.
New Sedation's
With a blast of unusual beats and tempestuous rhythms this track
harbours an unrestrained infectiousness within its soaring heights. Holding
massive enthralling expression that simply fascinates.
Echo
Dabbles in a fiery uplifting and solid sweep of unpredictability. A
provocative structure of predatory rhythms that are flanked within a deep realm
of seductiveness.
Goodbye
Immediately ear-catching for its tones of elegant keys that wind an
interesting path of infused opportunities that are grabbed with both hands as
it scales the heights with its charm.
Stardust (Screaming Teens Remix)
Producing such a sweet beat and catchy rhythm laced with a woven
distorted sound that protrudes proudly through the track, is simply overwhelming
with a torrent of melodic hits.
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“Tempered with engaging synth
sounds as well as unusually structured beats and rhythms, is an all-round,
well-proportioned listen with plenty going on to ignite and invigorate a happy,
healthy industrial synth mind!”
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Spotlight (Revenant
Cult Remix)
Wasn’t so fussed on the first version of this however this remix is
enchanting and houses a good strong unruly beat that devours. The statement
this track makes is powerful.
Rising Sky (Art Deko
Remix)
Spiked synth notes jaggedly cut into a sound scape of colourful
imagery. It holds a wonderful beat further on in the track that the body needs
to move to, so obey and enjoy!
Spotlight
(Garten Der Asche Remix)
This hits the spot with its lengthy rhythms that are fuelled with intrigue.
The high synth notes are appealing and simply euphoric.
Stardust (Machinista Remix)
Well this is unusual with its cavalcade of distorted vocal and
chirpy uplifting synth – what a great way to finish on.
Summary:
Well the name makes me want to start singing ‘ee ay addio’ with all
of its O’s and I’s, that is until the album starts and then it is a serious dramatic
listen that uplifts and contrasted with resourceful and emotive tracks that
warrant further listening.
This album has some mouth-watering moments more often than not and
brings together a lot of pleasing, teasing and caressing sounds to the aural.
With only one track that doesn’t float my boat, I am not going to
say too much about it, as on the whole this more than just promises to be a
good album – it is A GOOD ALBUM!
Tempered with engaging synth sounds as well as unusually structured
beats and rhythms, is an all-round, well-proportioned listen with plenty going
on to ignite and invigorate a happy, healthy industrial synth mind.
9½/10
Track List:
Rising Sky
Weapon
Stardust
Do You Know
Falling
Spotlight
We’re Still Alive
New Sedations
Echo
Goodbye
Stardust (Screaming Teens Remix)
Rising Sky (Art Deko Remix)
Spotlight (Garten Der Asche Remix)
Stardust (Machinista Remix)
Member:
Christopher Gurney
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