Posting one track, or even leaving out the first 6 “chapters” albums does this new one a disservice.
Is it bombastic? Yes. Does it always work? Nope. Is every song gold? Definitely not. Can I always tell what’s happening? No. Is it an f’ing dystopian cyberpunk epic electronic sci-fi story spanning multiple albums across the decades that may borderline on “masterpiece” (to someone like me)? Hell f’ing yes!!
The latest (last?) chapter, recently released, started on 2004’s Lost Alone, is called “Black and White” was an instant purchase for me. I went back and listened to the whole story over a few days and am simply amazed at their accomplishment.
I encourage you to take the whole journey and listen to all albums (note: RETRO was a standalone fun detour not part of the story).
Stephan Poiss is a masterful electronic musician and a genuine musical inspiration to me. He’s also a master of vocoding.