Endless
Joyful Noise, 2020
8/10
A synthwave trio Magic Sword return with a sophomore album where their drums, guitar and keyboard formula continue to fight the evil present in the multiverse via their sci-fi oriented approach.
Often slanted towards the ‘80s with their buzzing synth prowess, songs like “Depths Of Powers” are beat friendly, while “Invincible” brings an energy that’s post-punk tinted in a New Order sort of way.
An entirely instrumental effort, tracks like “Empress” bring cinematic qualities that are certainly not short on intrigue, and “Corruption” takes that lead a step further with plenty of ambience in the moody setting. The album exits strong with a firm initial orchestral appeal of “Endless”, but finishes with a soaring presence that’s both captivating and mysterious.
A band with a certain amount of secrecy surrounding them, Magic Sword play live dressed in cloaks and with masks, but their music certainly isn’t hiding anything as the electronic, retro fun present is far from just a novelty act.
Travels well with: Carpenter Brut- Leather Teeth; Lazerhawk- Visitors