Alcoforado

Bassvictim brought a detailed, diverse and intentional pallete to their first actual album, "Forever".

Throughout their third major project, we hear the duo go for more experimental and artsy paths; the energy and vibrancy from their previous works are present, but the echoing voices, light synths, strings and overall larger production make the record have a more magical and nostalgic feel, which, although a big addition, is very welcome. Even though the album has this unique ... read more

"Basspunk 2" drinks from the same source as its predecessor, with a push and pull game between the glitchy electropop parts and the intense climaxes of dubstep.

Bassvictim's sophomore project hits and misses in comparison to their debut, most significantly I'd say that their ideas are more realized, but the execution of the shorter bits and some of the vocal parts (incluiding the bits of rap) aren't as seamless and well put in relation to the other tracks. But, in the ... read more

Bassvictim's debut shines with the heavy synth use and punk-ish ethos fused to a fiery show of dubstep that defines the genre of "electroclash".

The first album of the "Basspunk" duology has a distinctive color and vice from the electropop chants to the electric dynamic between the bass and distorted voices, with a distinctive use of synths and effects that make the constant climaxes have each a different energy. The pop-leaning moments are brought to life by the ... read more

XTC's "The Big Express" drops the psychedelia from previous works and focuses on a more progressive approach to new wave.

After experimenting with power pop, dance-punk and psychedelic pop, "The Big Express" feels like a more traditional new wave record from the 80s with large instrumentals, dreamy synths, theatrical climaxes and other elements that pigeonhole this under the "art pop" umbrella. But it still kinda creates a sound of its own through these ... read more