Darkwave Duo Cyborg Amok’s sound traverses between light and dark, with gothic-tinged synth music that shimmers with the brilliance of 80s art-rock and pop.
Greg Bullock (poet, musician, music producer, chief songwriter, and synth-player), and drummer Brydon Bullock, who provides backing vocals, announce the release of their forthcoming second studio album Cyborg Amok – Etiam.
“We have attempted to maintain the integrity and brilliance of the original while creating a new take on an old masterpiece.”
The album begins with “Golden Years,” a wistful, mysterious cover of David Bowie’s 1976 single from Station to Station. This new interpretation of the classic track is transmuted into a synth-rock meets gothic folk ballad of living life to its fullest. It’s followed by the eerie “(Some) Sleep Tonight”, a menacing punk-tinged ballad with elements of early Damned.
“Wicked Close” takes things up a notch into a thrilling, sinister dance number in the vein of Ultravox meets Ministry. “Black Well “House (A Ghost Story)” is another atmospheric ballad with a gorgeous hook. This is followed by “Fire Dance,” another banger, while “Toxic 1’s” changes up the vibe slightly with a more Midnight Oil-meets-The Adverts vibe. The album closes with “Iron Clad Heart,” a sludgier dirge with unsettling vocal effects. Overall, a strong effort from the band – a solid sonic identity with passionate lyrics.
Listen to Etiam below:
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Cold winter’s journey Oh your soul keeps bleeding on Through the storm and the war…
Untie The few and far behind Interest informant redefined Form a feed within and without…
Lost in a dream again Tell me that you want me, no need to pretend…
You can’t believe what they say, they’ll treat you like a fool It hurts me…
Did you feel afraid to whisper? It’s such cold comfort but it’s real The weight…
When light has gone Snow angels will turn to grey Dark veil of our embrace…