SYNTOMA by SYNTOMA
| SKU | 83143 |
| Artist | SYNTOMA |
| Title | SYNTOMA |
| Label | EM RECORDS |
| Catalog # | EM1134LP |
| Tag | |
| Release | W 30 - 2015 |
| Format | Vinyl - JPNLP |
| Import | |
| € 21,99 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Description
These recordings pull back a curtain to reveal the mysterious world of Syntoma and early-80s underground Mexico. BIG TIP & NOD TO THIS!Founded by Alex Eisenring in 1980, making use of synths and drum machines and driven by a freedom-seeking DIY ethos but informed by a "rock-jazz-prog-experimental" background. These 70s-born influences throw crazed funhouse mirror reflections onto later Kraftwerk, UK synth-pop, post-punk and pure pop forms. The first five tracks are instrumental, evidencing some intelligent melodic and harmonic conceptions; the same can be said for the remaining female/male vocal tracks, but the sense of otherness is boosted as the vocal stylings combine a definite UK 80s feel with an unplaceable geo-temporal
essence, spanning decades and continents. Primarily a trio during the period of these recordings, 1981-84, Syntoma transcends the era and stands apart from their peers with a surprising melodic sense, harmonic adventurousness, interesting arrangements and, above all, an atmosphere of freshness and enthusiasm. Available on CD and 12"
vinyl with liner notes and lyrics.
