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Michigan - Graceful And In Sin (c) 2003 Memento Materia
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Supplier: TEAM AMOK Encoder...: AAPS
Ripper..: TEAM AMOK Quality...: 192 kbps / 44kHz / Full Stereo
Scans...: None Catalogue#: MEMO063L
Tracks..: 12 Type......: Album
Rel.Date: Feb-15-2003 Genre.....: Electronic
URL.....: http://michigan.mine.nu
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It was indeed a pleasant, if not liberating, surprise to hear the
debut album from Michigan. The Swedish trio had a track called "So
Astray" on a compilation a year or two ago that revealed a hefty,
yet healthy Depeche Mode influence. Attempts to resemble the kings
of electronic pop music rarely succeed, but Michigan did it with
flare and elegance.
"Graceful and in Sin" does borrow structure and mood from "Violator"
but incorporates personal and original expression. A softer voice,
more focus on melodies and choruses, generally higher in tempo. The
smooth production adds to the overall impression of professionalism
and picks the album up another notch on the infamous grade ladder.
You have to admire, and in my case reward, composer Jonas ╓berg's
knack for creating both direct synthpop gems and thoughtful mellow
laden songs. The track "She's a God" brought back memories from
Australian Static Icon, a past favourite band, and further listening
to Michigan unfolds more similarities with this band, albeit on a
significantly softer level overall. I urged myself to avoid the
clichΘ of speaking about "the album lacks weaknesses and yada yada",
but did not, could not, manage this. The album is, then, impressive
all the way through.
"Graceful and in Sin" probably wouldn't exist if it wasn't for
"Violator", but it doesn't take away from the brilliance of the
album. Firstly, it's a debut album and, secondly, its tracks are all
unique in their combination of influence and original ideas. It's
about damn time Sweden reclaim the mellow synthpop crown!
NIKLAS FORSBERG (www.releasemagazine.net)
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01 In Dirt 04:36
02 Karma Shines 04:29
03 Domination 03:32
04 Antibiotics 03:43
05 Dream Of You 04:00
06 Heal 04:02
07 She's A Lod 04:21
08 Want, Need, Me 04:37
09 So Astray 03:57
10 Miseries 04:25
11 What If 04:12
12 Love's Disciples 06:51
: Total:72,6 MBB / 52:45 min
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