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Iris | Unknown
A successful appetizer for the new album by this promising electro pop act
12", Diffusion Records
Tekst: Martijn van Gessel
Publicatiedatum: 14 november 2002
'Unknown' is the first single form the soon to be released second album by electro pop act Iris. With their first album Disconnect and four previous singles Iris have already gained a lot of recognition in the alternative scene for their melancholic 80s-inspired electro pop. Their music sounds very up to date when it comes to the overall sound and production, but it always has a sort of 80s new romantics feeling. This new single is very good dance tune with firm roots in the 80s synth/electro pop. The best definition of this song is that it is a contemporary and modern version of the old Depeche Mode and Camouflage sound. 'Unknown' has a nice melody, good additional sounds and a very catchy and melancholic vocal part, which the listener will recognize, even after listening to the track only once. This combination makes that this song definitely has hit potential.
Apart from the title track the single contains four remixes. Two of these remix version are done by Andrew Sega from The Alpha Conspiracy, also a Diffusion Records band. His 'Spatial Dub' remixed version of 'Unknown' is wonderful. This version features more complex rhythms and some altered sounds that gives the song an IDM feel, although it is still very danceable and doesn't loose its poppy feeling.
'Unknown' will make the listener get anxious for the forthcoming album. Iris have announced that it will be released before the end of this year. The wait will most likely be worth it.
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