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Category Archive: Synthwave Review

Synthwave is a retrofuturistic form of music that marries ’80s synthesizers with modern production and songwriting techniques. The synthwave review archive includes all reviews written by Iron Skullet, including those for the best and worst albums in the genre.

Album Review: Sunglasses Kid – Graduation

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Rating: 88 / 100 “The flawless sound production and detailed technical execution are enhanced by a host of guest artists who create unique and memorable songs, some with stellar vocal performances, and the resulting effort is one of the best the genre has seen.”

July 14, 2017 Synthwave Review

Album Review: Meteor – Inner Demon

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Rating: 49 / 100. “Meteor has somehow taken a step back to simpler, less energetic songwriting with fewer surprises, leaving the listener to struggle through repetitive beats and prosaic melodies that rarely aspire to be anything more than ordinary.”

June 26, 2017 Synthwave Review

Album Review: Nightstop – Dancing Killer

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Another solid release from a synthwave mainstay

June 19, 2017 Synthwave Review

Album Review: Kalax – Kalax

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Rating: 38 / 100. “Even after multiple listens, Kalax’s songs fail to distinguish themselves from one another. They bleed together in a prolonged drone, occasionally broken by the distant wailing of the saxophone or a dreary vocal contribution.”

June 12, 2017 Synthwave Review

Album Review: Greyskull – Eighties Kids

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Bold experimentation and a commitment to nostalgia help Eighties Kids stands out as a modern synthwave gem.

June 4, 2017 Synthwave Review

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