Harsh Symmetry - Imitation
(c) 2023 Fabrika Records
Artist....: Harsh Symmetry
Album.....: Imitation
Source....: WEB/MP3
Tracks....: 9
Genre.....: Electronic
Label.....: Fabrika Records
Encoder...: LAME 3.100
Quality...: 320 kbps / 441kHz / Joint Stereo
URL.......: http://deezer.com/album/460280435
Tracklist:
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1. Intro 1:36
2. Glass Tears 4:16
3. Faint Disguise 3:53
4. Makeup Artist 2:51
5. Open Your Heart 3:49
6. Scalpel 3:10
7. Crystal Smile 5:14
8. Dressed in White 3:02
9. Imitation 2:29
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30:20
Total:74.15 MB / 30:20
Release Notes:
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Imitation or Archetype? Mimicry or Mandela Effect?
Harsh Symmetry, the darkwave project of musician Julian Sharwarko, is gearing up
to launch its sophomore album titled "Imitation." Recently relocated from
Sacramento to Los Angeles, Sharwarko has crafted an album that seamlessly blends
the nostalgic elements of influential bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure, and New
Order, with the modern sounds of contemporary acts such as Twin Tribes and Boy
Harsher. The forthcoming nine-song LP is set to be released via Fabrika Records,
a label renowned for its roster of influential darkwave and post-punk artists.
The album title "Imitation" is reflective of Julian Sharwarko's introspective
exploration of his own musical identity amidst constant comparisons to these
influences. It poses a question about the nature of his work - is Harsh Symmetry
an imitation of the past, or an archetype for the future, creating something so
familiar yet so new that it feels as if it existed long before its
manifestation?
Despite these existential questions, "Imitation" is a modern album steeped in
nostalgia, entirely recorded and performed by Sharwarko himself.
The album features the phenomenal lead single, "Glass Tears," a song that guides
listeners through an icy, dystopian realm. Another standout track, "Make Up
Artist," presents a fascinating equilibrium, propelling forward with a lively
tempo while maintaining a reflective atmosphere. The album also features a cover
of Madonna's "Open Your Heart," reinterpreted through a hauntingly mysterious
lens.
"Scalpel" stands out with its vibrant metallic bassline and psychedelic aura,
while "Crystal Smile" transitions into a dreamy vocal performance atop a
distinctly 80s synth pad. The album closes with its formidable title track,
"Imitation," a discordant piece that vibrates with an eclectic mix of city-pop
elegance and a motorik beat inspired by krautrock.Harsh Symmetry's second studio
album, "Imitation," is set to be released on end of September.