Dialogues

Motorama / Dialogues. Fourth album from Russian post-punk/indie band. Theme of the album: gotta have more synth and drum machines. Overall an album that makes you miss the ‘80s and want to dance. Male vocals throughout – voice is unique but at times can be a bit shrill. FCC clean. Try 2, 4, 9, 10.

1. (2:43) Hard Times – synth throughout, dance-y drum machine
2. *(2:41) Tell Me – fast paced, reminds me of Twin Shadow, quick and plucky bass line
3. (2:25) Sign – acoustic guitar led, some light vocal reverb
4. *(2:52) Loneliness – vocals accompany abrupt intro, slow and sad dance, vocals fade out
5. (2:40) Above the Clouds – acoustic and synth led, happier feel
6. (3:26) I See You – funky 80’s synth, almost church like vocals – as if the priest was singing his prayers, spacey synth mixed in
7. (3:30) Deep – melancholy but dance-y synth, fading outro
8. (3:18) Someone is Missed – prominent, deep, and consistent bassline, pretty guitar rifts
9. *(3:53) Reflection – funeral sounding organ/synth, variable tempo – goes up and down
10. *(3:43) By Your Side – heavenly synth intro, almost a math rock feel