Particles, Death Objective
Apollon, 2023
9/10
Listen to Particles, Death Objective
Not even a year after their debut, Melt Motif return with 10 new tracks of their diverse formula that shifts from dreamy moments to pounding, abrasive bouts.
“Broken Floor” gets the listen off to a buzzing start, where Rakel’s seductive voice is met with darkly, cinematic synth prowess that’s highly cinematic, and “Full Moon” follows with a firm beat and upbeat presence that seems like it should soundtrack a late night at the club.
“Where I Want To Die” lands in the middle, and uses dreamy guitar amid the busy electronics and pretty singing, while “Never/again” finds an intimate place to reside with its hazy presence of breathy vocals and dense synth.
“Abyss” and “Fever” exit the listen, where the former is a swift, glitchy display alongside emotive singing, and the latter recruits thick fuzz into the sci-fi friendly landscape of minimal versus busy dynamics.
A band so unique, you might be reminded of Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack or HEALTH, Joe Irente and Kenneth Rasmus Greve handle synth, programming and guitars, and it suits Rakel’s stunning vocal performance superbly.
Travels well with: Frode Fivel- All You See; Laughing Stock- Songs For The Future