Album Review: Absolutely Free - Aftertouch (2021)
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Absolutely Free - Aftertouch
Release Date: September 24, 2021
Label: Boiled Records
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Length: 40:46
Genre: Shoegaze / Krautrock
Origin: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Absolutely Free's latest album "Aftertouch" is a beautiful example for the vast versatility of the Krautrock genre. Although the soundscapes of "Aftertouch" somewhat resemble passages from Holy Monitor's "Southern Lights", looking for parallels to bands such as Zement or Oslo Tapes, one will hardly make finds. Instead, it is easier spotting similarities to the sound of Etxe Records acts like Blackout Transmission or Silo Halo. The major reason are probably the dreamy synthetic sounds that define a huge part of the music on "Aftertouch" as well as the both, artistic and poppy approach provided by the band.
Coming up to their band name, Absolutely Free convey the feeling of being airborne. And while that impression may remind of Pink Floyd's 'Learning to fly', "Aftertouch" actually creates an atmosphere comparable to "A Momentary Lapse of Reason".
Absolutely Free provide their audience with a sophisticated mix of artistic Pop music, dynamic Krautrock, and misty sonic reverie made from Shoegaze and Dream Pop. The most powerful track on the album is the krauty banger 'Still Life' which ruffs with its energetic movement. In total, the album is gorgeous and very dreamy. For my personal taste, it could have used a bit more weight here and there, but nevertheless, it is a great release, especially for people who like both, Krautrock and Berliner Schule.
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