Dutch '80s inspired quintet Morgendust go for a bigger, less polished sound on their new EP Monuments of Men. The main theme is various forms of danger lurking in the shadows of the city, never calling it by name - and some of it might be figments of their imagination, but most of them are very real indeed.
The rise of digital capabilities can lead to unchecked synchronisation, marketed as a utopian sparkling future that is actually a dystopian paradise for tech bros whose only goal is to become even more filthy rich than they already are. O, and those guys tend to be quite misogynistic as well. It is about being lost in a confusing world, where the old-fashioned means to cope are no longer of much use.
The synths sound a bit murky, but that is by design, and it gives the twin guitars a slightly twisted canvas to paint on. The friendly tug of war between the players ensures that no one gets the upper hand, as they join forces to spread their message about the imminent dangers loud and clear.
Morgendust:
Marco de Haan: vocals, guitars, drums
Iwan Blokzijl: keyboards, production
Goemel van Tienhoven: guitars
René Westra: bass
Monuments of Men is a self-released EP. Buy it from their website.
Tracks:- King of Lonely Souls
- And he reads his Bible
- Raised on Concrete
- Predators
- Unconditional Love
HCTF review of Morgendust
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