Possibly completing some form of "leather trilogy", Carpenter Brut returns with album three after a lengthy four year absence. Armed with a fantastic, theatric, stage setting opener and closer, the seven tracks between bust out fast paced, snappy electronic numbers barely reaching the four minute mark. Assailing with an expectant nightly neon lit arsenal of finely tuned Synthwave instruments, Brut delights in a meaner tone, taking on some overt influences from the DOOM soundtrack in darker moments.
Tight in tonal execution, it plays an aesthetic treat. A cruising barrage of rapid slick melodies, pounding bass and body moving dancefloor energy. Despite being brilliantly composed, these song structures are crying out for a voice to lead the charge. Each song comes lined with lead instruments, places to focus your attention. However, the ebb and flow of intensities feels so fit for a singer to soar into the lime light.
Track after track entertains, vivid visions of a dystopian fantasy world we venture through. Personal highlights include the intense, demon annihilating title track. Neon Requiem's revel in spinning an 80s cheese motif into a delightful mood. The Misfits flirtation with Drumstep percussion goes down well. The End Complete wraps it all up nicely as the music swells for a dramatic farewell. All in all, one classy record.
Track after track entertains, vivid visions of a dystopian fantasy world we venture through. Personal highlights include the intense, demon annihilating title track. Neon Requiem's revel in spinning an 80s cheese motif into a delightful mood. The Misfits flirtation with Drumstep percussion goes down well. The End Complete wraps it all up nicely as the music swells for a dramatic farewell. All in all, one classy record.
Rating: 7/10