| Artist |
Adán & Ilse |
| Album Title: |
Cold Diamonds |
| Album Cover: |
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| Primary Genre |
Electronica/Dance: Synth Pop |
| Format |
FLAC 16.44.1 |
| Released |
03/01/2015 |
| Label |
Unknown Pleasures Records |
| Catalog No |
UPR 019 |
| Bar Code No |
None |
| Packaging |
Download |
| Tracks |
| 1.
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Failures (3:52)
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| 2.
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Sun King (6:06)
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| 3.
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Lost Overdrive (4:19)
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| 4.
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Love Will Tear Us Apart (2:22)
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| 5.
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Red Star (4:30)
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| 6.
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Some Desire (5:03)
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| 7.
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Voice in Blue (7:09)
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| 8.
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Stardust (3:17)
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| 9.
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Boys in Eyeliner (Spin Remix by Theremynt) (6:12)
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| 10.
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Skin [Succumb to the Bliss] (Remix by Melanoboy) (4:38)
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| 11.
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Lost Overdrive (Simi Nah Vs KGB Remix) (4:39)
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| 12.
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Boys in Eyeliner (Veronika Nikolic & John Lord Fonda Remix) (5:09)
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| Date Acquired |
05/02/2020 |
| Personal Rating |
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| Acquired from |
Bandcamp Artist Website |
| Purchase Price |
5.00 |
Web Links |
Bandcamp entry:
Discogs Entry: |
Notes |
Notes:
All songs written by Adan & Ilse (2014/ 2015)
except 04 by Joy Division (Factory Records)
Music on tracks 01, 05, 06, 07, 10 written by Usher
Music on tracks 03, 08, 09, 11, 12 written by Peter
Track 02 co-written by Usher & Pedro
Track 03 co-mixed by Peter & Pedro.
Piano, synths, beatbox, additional lyrics, backing vocals by Usher
Machines, production, mixing and mastering by Peter
Lyrics, vocals & choirs by Pedro
except 05, 08 by Usher and 12 by Pedro & Usher
Electric bass on 02 by Michaël Fristot
Artwork design by Loo Loops / UPR 019 @ 2015
Original picture by Karolina Henke* Skarp Agent
strictly limited to 500 CD
Credits:
Artwork – Loo Loops
Electric Bass – Michaël Fristot (tracks: 2)
Electronics, Producer, Mixed By, Mastered By – Peter
Lyrics By, Vocals, Chorus – Pedro (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 7, 9 to 12), Usher (2) (tracks: 5, 8, 12)
Music By – Peter (tracks: 3, 8, 9, 11 & 12), Usher (2) (tracks: 1, 5, 6, 7 & 10)
Photography – Karoline Henke
Piano, Synth, Drum Programming, Lyrics By, Backing Vocals – Usher
Written-By – Adan & Ilse (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 12), Joy Division (tracks: 4), Pedro (tracks: 2), Pedro (tracks: 3), Usher (tracks: 2), Usher (tracks: 3)
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Analyzed Folder: Adán & Ilse - Cold Diamonds_dr.txt
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DR Peak RMS Filename
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DR09 +0.00 dB -11.38 dB 01 - Failures.flac
DR09 +0.00 dB -11.00 dB 02 - Sun King.flac
DR11 +0.00 dB -13.80 dB 03 - Lost +0.00 dBdrive.flac
DR08 +0.00 dB -10.31 dB 04 - Love Will Tear Us Apart.flac
DR10 +0.00 dB -12.21 dB 05 - Red Star.flac
DR08 +0.00 dB -11.29 dB 06 - Some Desire.flac
DR09 +0.00 dB -11.15 dB 07 - Voice In Blue.flac
DR08 +0.00 dB -10.45 dB 08 - Stardust.flac
DR08 +0.00 dB -09.64 dB 09 - Boys In Eyeliner (spin remix by Theremynt).flac
DR09 +0.00 dB -10.48 dB 10 - Skin [succumb to the bliss] (remix by MelanoBoy).flac
DR08 +0.00 dB -10.11 dB 11 - Lost +0.00 dBdrive (Simi Nah vs Kgb remix).flac
DR10 +0.00 dB -11.40 dB 12 - Boys In Eyeliner (Veronika Nikolic & John Lord Fonda remix).flac
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Number of Files: 12
Official DR Value: DR9
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| Reviews |
Sideline Review:
No doubt about it, it’s all about their original and yet old-school electro inspired influences that they’ve caught the attention of many electronic lovers. “Cold Diamonds” doesn’t sound that different from their previous work. I sometimes get the impression of hearing a 21st Century hybrid made by pieces of Joy Division, The Cure and Fad Gadget. The sound is clearly reminding me of the golden 80s electro decade, but there also is a personal and refreshing touch on top.
The music often makes me think to a kind of 80s electro-pop merged with contemporary styles like electroclash and minimal-electronics. The work features 8 new songs plus 4 remixes. The link with Joy Division is not that much of a coincidence. Adan & Ilse made a surprising and intimate cover version of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, which features the vocals of Ian Curtis. This song is a kind of piano ballad with some electronic effects emerging at the final part and the magic of Curtis’ vocals. This song sounds in between blasphemy and magic, but it first of all is a poignant ode to this legendary band.
It’s not exactly the most representative song of the album yet the most surprising one. The influences are more into this retro-electro format, resulting in a few attention grabbers like “Lost Overdrive”, which moves from minimal-EBM towards technoid sequences. I also like the half-spoken vocals running through this song. The main vocal parts are somewhat spoken and whispering-like, which is totally fitting to the minimalism of the composition.
Another potential smasher is “Voice In Blue”, which again is made of EBM and technoid ingredients. It’s the kind of song that will make its way on to the dancefloors. But “Cold Diamonds” also features quieter and even ballad-like pieces. The Joy Division-cover is just one in the genre, but I also have to mention “Some Desire” and the film-minded “Stardust”.
The remixes are more into danceable vibes while accomplished by some fine artists. The song “Skin Succomb To The Bliss” (originally released at their previous album) has been remixed by Melanoboy an irresistible body-technoid way. The remix of “Lost Overdrive” by Simi Nah vs. KGB is even better. This is a real potential hit with some extra electroclash element on top. Just pay attention for the dry kick and deep bass line, which are like magic in your ears. Notice by the way that there also is a remix by John Lord Fonda.
Last, but not least there also is a hidden cover version of a song by the French Prince of pop: Etienne Daho.
Conclusion: This is the most accomplished and mature album by Adan & Ilse, which definitely strives for a unique style as an ode to the 80s electro-wave & pop movement.
Best songs: “Lost Overdrive”, “Red star”, “Voice In Blue”, “Lost Overdrive – Simi Nah vs. KGB Remix”, “Skin Succomb To The Bliss – Remix by Melanoboy”.
Rate: (DP:8)DP.
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