A LIFE DIVIDED – Echoes (2020)
If something a little different is what you are seeking for your next musical adventure, then we introduce A LIFE DIVIDED and their latest album ’Echoes‘. Hard rock with an 80s synth mix and some aggression is the best way to describe these guys.
When we say the Eighties however we are talking full synth rather than the melodic sound of bands such as Bon Jovi or Whitesnake. It’s some kind of synthwave meets metal, yet not ‘industrial’ at all: at places A Life Divided brings to mind Vega or Degreed.
Right from the first track, it’s a perfect example of what to expect throughout the rest of the album. With aggressive riffs and beats there’s this light electronic sound scattered throughout.
If you want something a little lighter and more melodic however “Addicted” is the answer. There is a light and bouncy sound to this track which gives a feel-good quality to the track.
The band takes another turn however as the third song starts with much darker energy. There is still a good amount of synths that are laid behind this much darker vocal sound. It’s safe to say this is a band that will keep you on your toes throughout the cycle of an album.
From the lighter, bouncier tracks such as “Rock’n’roll Star” to the much heavier “Servant”, A Life Divided know how to play with their sound to create something consistently interesting and different.
The vocals are clean and mysterious and choice of effects are not overdone but spaced throughout in just the right amount. These effects also work perfectly with the synths and this electro sound which makes these guys stand out for all the right reasons.
‘Echoes’ is a very original album if you want to be kept on your toes and enjoy a wide range of sounds and techniques, hard rocking riffs with retro synths and melodic choruses.
Highly Recommended
01 – Hello Emptiness
02 – Dry Your Eyes
03 – Addicted
04 – Confronted
05 – Enemy
06 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
07 – Far
08 – Anybody out There
09 – Push
10 – Servant
11 – The Ordinary
12 – Circles
13 – Forevermore (Bonus Track)
jp – vocals
toby – bass
tony – guitars
erik – programming, keys, guitars
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