Infernal - Can't Go Back

"I can't erase the way it was before"

Infernal have always been kind of hit or miss with me. My favorite period of their music is definitely the Electric Cabaret album and the singles preceding and following it. I really think that era represents a masterpiece in the genre. unfortunately, I didn't connect with their follow-up album, and then I just kind of forgot about them (as happens when there's so much music in the world). But now they're back, and I'm finding myself interested again. Can't Go Back is fairly straightforward (I really miss the crazy experimentation of their best work), but it's still a highly effective club track with a great melody and big Calvin-Harris-esque production. I hope the album's good!



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Infernal - Fall From Grace

"I don't even move away"

I haven't had my word on Infernal's new album yet, and I figure it's about time. Compared with their last release (which was their career high in my opinion), this album's a step down. It's not bad--in fact, it's all pretty good, but that's the problem. Lots of good... no standouts. Whereas there was a genuine feeling of experimentation on the last album, playing around with various styles and sounds, Fall From Grace feels like one big song. It succumbs to the trendy big synth sound of today's dance music scene (used well, but unsurprisingly, on this track at about the 0:55 mark), and has a bit of an anonymous style to it. The drums on this, the opening track, are one of those moments of inspiration that poke through every once and awhile throughout the album and remind me what a fantastic dance group Infernal can be. The track's got a huge sound and an edge-of-your-seat, exciting melody. A promising start to an otherwise (slightly) disappointing album. But that's my take. What do you guys think?

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Infernal - Love Is All

"You can not let go until you get the love you need"

Danish dance-poppers Infernal had one of the best--and most varied--pop albums of 2008. I'm delighted to see them back. One thing I've noticed about the duo is that they often pick their most straightforward, non-standout tracks for singles and leave the real brilliant stuff for the album. I have a feeling that Love Is All follows the same trend. It's nice, catchy synthpop bound to do well in the clubs. And while it might be missing that extra little spark that ignites the very best Infernal songs, it'll still be in heavy rotation this summer on my mp3 player. It's a little Cascada-esque, actually, which makes me wonder if it would do well in the States. Regardless, what I'm really excited about is the upcoming album. I'm still not sick of Electric Cabaret (2008's release) and would be thrilled with another song as energetic and weird as that album's Punk Disco. For now, though, I'll be singing along to this.

Infernal - Love Is All by alienhits

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