Elmodic-- "Monoism"

My decision to buy this CD was based solely on its description on A Different Drum's website. Elmodic was compared to bands like Beborn Beton and De/Vision, and I like those two groups, so I bought Elmodic's CD.

It turned out to be a great purchase for me. Most of Elmodic's songs are upbeat and full of fun, interesting synth. But they're also not afraid to throw in some electric guitar. I usually prefer that my synthpop be "pure," without any guitar, but Elmodic pulls it off extremely well. Two of the best songs on the album feature electric guitar. The singer's voice is deep and sounds great, and I do hear similarities to Beborn Beton and De/Vision.

Here's my opinion of the songs:

5/5 stars: In Touch, C.A.W., Beyond the Horizon
4/5 stars: The Voice of Night, Platinum, Lost Inside, True Affection
3/5 stars: Solitude, Close to You, Shallow Man, Autumn Winds (These are really cool songs, but just a little too repetitive for me.)
2/5 stars: Sotoneu (I can't stand instrumentals)

Elmodic's "Monoism" is very listenable from first song to last (although I do just skip the instrumental Sotoneu). I recommend the album highly, especially to fans of German synthpop.