Introduced by ‘Traffic Space’, the record announces quite early what it’s made of. The listener is hit with kaleidoscopic arpeggiators, fuzzy and solid synthetisers, and a certain amount of sonic drama. It’s a triumph of the senses, especially if you are into pompous, progressive electro-pop. In this case, there’s a certain vintage flair that needs to be acknowledged too, further enhanced by Eva Blanche‘s vocals, so melancholic and evocative.
The Parisian talent crafts a tremendous EP. Second track is ‘Traumapolis’, a more poignant and mellow offering, quite reminiscent of the likes of Kate Bush. Channelling more organic instrumentation, the piece showcases the eclecticism that seems to be enjoyed by the project. ‘To Walk Off Cliffs’ starts with a rather noisy soundscape, only to jump into bright pop territories. ‘Metropole Paradise’ brings the record to a close in true ballad fashion, stripping it down to just piano and vocals.
Eva Blanche manages to deliver an EP – ‘METROPOLE PARADISE’ – that feels heavy yet light, crepuscular yet fierce. All those contrasting emotions characterise the record, making it a must-listen for any enlightened music fan out there. Delving into her inspirations, Blanche explains: “Each piece I thought of as a short film. The song Traumapolis for example, started as a theatre play I staged and wrote. It’s important for me that the cinematographic and theatrical dimension exist throughout the pieces of the EP and LP.”
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