Metroland have had a very busy 12 months or so, they released the album "0" in March of last year and have just released another album called "Forum", as with the previous album, continues the "World Economic Forum" concept.
What a superb opener "Co-Operation In A Fragmented World" is, I love the pace of the track, great bass-line too, sequencers are on form and the synth lead sounds are wonderful, one of the best Metroland tracks of recent times.
"The Great Reset" also shines in the melody department, I like the contrast between the dark and lighter tones of the sounds in the track too, another brilliant track, love it!
I like that minimal intro on "Activity As A Timetrigger", oh when that bouncing sequencer kicks in, heavenly :) Whilst the opening 2 tracks are a nod to the sound of "Mind The Gap", this is a nod in the direction of "Triadic Ballet", the sequencer parts excel on this track, I like how the track builds up, superb again.
"Happy Nothing", excellent use of the voice sample against the driving sequencers, that droning bass sound is very effective, cuts through the sequencers perfectly. Once again an excellent track.
"Baukultur" has fantastic rhythm, that pad lead is beautiful, man the way you layer sequencer parts always amazes me! Another big thumbs up for this track.
"Infotainment", love the depth in this track and the synth sounds are truly outstanding, sequencer heaven again :), lots going on in this track but everything has its own space, One of my personal favourites on the album.
"Quantum" has a darker more industrial feel about it, very dark sounds, for me the weakest track on the album so far.
"World Economic Forum" is good, I like the speak n spell on it, a nice touch, some excellent bass parts across the song, defintely has a Kraftwerk vibe, a very engaging track.
I really like "Industry 1.0", great sound palette, love the gentle pace of this segment, "Industry 2.0" flows really well, I am sensing a bit of an influence of "Trans Europe Express" here, especially with the sound effects, "Industry 3.0" starts off with a bit of an Erasure vibe, I must say I like this full suite for "Industry", it is brilliant, "Industry 4.0" bonds parts 1 to 3 to part 5 perfectly, "Industry 5.0" is superb it builds nicely on top of the other parts that make this composition and 10 minutes fly by, which is a very good sign.
"Industry 6.0" I like the "Computer World" type effects :) and voice :) and like the ambience of the track.
This is a really strong return to form, so many impressive tracks and a real pleasure to listen too.
9/10
The album is available on CD from the Alfa Matrix store here
CD Track Listing
01.Co-operation In A Fragmented World
02. The Great Reset
03. Activity As A Timetrigger
04. Happy Nothing
05. Baukultur (The Davos Declaration)
06. Infotainment
07. Quantum
08. World Economic Forum
09. Industry 1.0
10. Industry 2.0
11. Industry 3.0
12. Industry 4.0
13. Industry 5.0
14. Industry 6.0
The album is also available as a Digital Download here
Digital Download Track Listing
01.Co-operation In A Fragmented World
02. The Great Reset
03. Activity As A Timetrigger
04. Happy Nothing
05. Baukultur (The Davos Declaration)
06. Infotainment
07. Quantum
08. World Economic Forum
09. Industry 5.0
10. Industry 6.0
It is also available in additional formats/special editions on the 808 Dot Pop website here
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