This amazing EP by The New Citizen Kane titled Causing a Commotion totally caught me off guard with its hypnotising blend of indie-dance synth-thickness and raw emotional appeal. Since I am always in search of that indefinable golden mean between nostalgic warmth and electronic audio brilliance, this seven-song masterpiece of Kane Luke sounds like a conversation with a loved one inside aching electronic pulse. It is the sort of project that takes hold of you at the very first note, wrapping raw honesty and ecstatic moments in crystalline production that channels 80s new wave and cuts out completely new ground.
Starting off with the dance floor hit: Subconscious (Primordial Radio Mix), the collection opens with a headlong dive into a trance inducing digital world, integrating rhythmic strata, which build with such natural force that there is no point in resisting. Then there comes one, "Bubble Gum Hot," a happy frolic of infectious energy which left me smiling ear-to-ear as I reached toward the volume knob-pure, unbridled joy that fills the heart. San Diego (Synthphonica Radio Mix) appears with grandiose synth-based orchestras and soulful vocalization, which catches the thoughtful moments that sound just right.
It has struck me as entirely ethereal; the reimagining of Meet Me On Street Corners (Synthphonica Radio Mix), where the musical textures are combined with moving voices in a transcendent, deeply touching moment. Ratbag Joy (Alternative Radio Mix) is a song with a rebellious spirit, with its certain swagger and hard to resist tunes, and Hearts Aren't Made Of Wood 25 is one that will tug on your heart, with its loving warmth and sonic hug. The final, the eponymous "Causing a Commotion," throws down some funky guitar action and driving low-end that makes you jump with excitement.
The thing that truly captivates me is the ability of Kane to combine sophistication and pure emotion and turn every piece of music into a portal to emotion. It is not just a collection of songs but a vibrant journey that has brought me back to my passion of music that breathes life and closeness. In need of a yearning Synth-pop with a true soul, this requires your immediate action.
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