This is amiko’s music collection on Bandcamp.

amiko

  1. Pavia Township, Pennsylvania
  2. Electronic
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  1. Searching For Tomorrow
    by Timecop 1983
  2. Becoming Creatures
    by Neøncity
    Dark Radio Dark Radio
    Haunting. Something outside the typical outrun synthwave fare. More vocally driven...almost reminding me of late 90's alternative acts. Very melancholy, with good harmonization, approaching but not quite becoming 'drone-ey'. If I had one suggestion it would be to expand on that vocal dynamic range a bit to avoid too much sameness. The musicianship is top notch, and the overall presentation is excellent. I'm not sure why they haven't gotten more exposure, check 'em out!
  3. Allfather
    by Neon Odin
    Wield The Hammer Wield The Hammer
    Neon Odin stands out among an increasingly crowded synthwave genre, and that's an excellent thing! There's not a ton more to say about Allfather that's not self-evident. Ragnarock meets the rain soaked neon streets of Neo-Retropolis. A unique, but totally pleasing blending of genres that I didn't know I needed in my life. I hope we hear more from Neon Odin, he's got something unique here, keep up the good work!
  4. Gothic Engine
    by DAN TERMINUS
    Death Metal Death Metal
    Some of the nicest composition, layering, and textured, nuanced sound design I've found in recent memory. What's best, it doesn't just find a groove and plough it for all its worth. There are some nice diversions here into more reto-stylings, though just enough to keep things interesting and dynamic.

    All in all just an excellent production, well worth your listening investment.
  5. Electric Atlantic
    by Phaserland
    Electric Atlantic - Feat Nikki Dodds Electric Atlantic - Feat Nikki Dodds
    One of the best pure play synthwave albums in my collection. From bubble gum poppy dance tracks to more subtle and nuanced offerings, this has got to be a high water mark for Phaserland. The vocalists all add something unique to the vocal tracks, but have to call our Nikki Dodds as a sincere highlight of the album...I would be quite happy to see Phaserland collaborate with the talented Ms. Dodds in the future. They seem a really great fit.
  6. The Universal Migrator (Remixed & Remastered)
    by Ayreon
    And The Druids Turn To Stone (Remixed & Remastered) And The Druids Turn To Stone (Remixed & Remastered)
    Calling any of Ayreon's albums mere "albums" is almost a disservice. These albums are a series of interconnected rock operas that comprise an even greater meta-narrative.

    Of course, you can ignore all of that and just have fun.

    Migrator was envisioned as two albums, the first being more prog rock centric, while the second one is more prog-metal driven. Both are awesome.

    Print the lyrics, read them...take it all in...it's so worth it.
  7. Singularity
    by DEADLIFE
  8. Faces in the Clouds
    by The Pierce Paradox
  9. Orphan
    by DEADLIFE
  10. The Order of Chaos
    by DEADLIFE
  11. Five Miles To Midnight
    by Neon Black
  12. Glamor
    by Neon Black
    The Ritual The Ritual
    Glamor is not what I was expecting...it's not another cookie cutter "horror synth" offering. It's subtle, it's nuanced, with a narrative that opens itself to you across multiple listenings. Incredibly atmospheric, typical of Neon Black's style. Polished and compelling.
  13. Visionary (Deluxe Edition)
    by Nightcrawler
    Catharsis (Feat. Mental Exile) Catharsis (Feat. Mental Exile)
    Another cinematic tour de force by Nightcrawler. I came for "Metropolis" but "Visionary" made me realize Nightcrawler was something special. A little lighter on the narrative aspects relative to "Metropolis", but the musicality and style are all here in force. Impossible to easily quantify or qualify, Nightcrawer has to be experienced, it's too hard to describe succinctly. Just when you think you know what it's about, Visionary changes the game on you entirely in a pleasing way, every time.
  14. Send Me An Angel
    by GUNSHIP
  15. Metropolis Deluxe Edition
    by Nightcrawler
    Broken Dreams (Bonus Track) Broken Dreams (Bonus Track)
    An audio film noir, a cyberpunk homage rife with mean streets, dirty cops, and a thousand other stories in this neo future score writ large. Try if you might, to unravel the mystery that lurks within the rain soaked neon heart of "Metropolis"
  16. UNICORN
    by GUNSHIP
    Whomever mixed this should be fired. The vocal tracks might as well all be buried in a layer of mud, at times they're just incomprehensible. Shame, as there are genuinely good tracks here, or at least there would be the vocal tracks didn't require you to print and read them, they're so lost in the mix. This is the first GS album it feels like they're trying too hard to be edgy. Stop trying and just be cool...and hire a new sound engineer.
  17. Mortal Sojourn
    by DEADLIFE
    Dragged From Beneath Dragged From Beneath
    I want to love this more, but it's too lacking in a central theme/thread as compared to other DEADLIFE offerings. That said, it's still DEADLIFE, and it's still great. One of the things I love about DEADLIFE is his ability to create a subtle sense of narrative weaved throughout, something that I feel is missing on this one. Not that it's bad...but a 2.5/5 for me...relative to other DEADLIFE.
  18. Hardwired
    by Mitch Murder
    Hardwired Hardwired
    Phenomenal piece, best paired with planning or executing a techno-heist. With scenes of night drives, getaway cars, and sketchy companions, not to be trusted.
  19. Variations on the Resolve
    by DEADLIFE
    Before the Rain Falls Before the Rain Falls
    Similar in tone to DEADLIFE's "Rebel Nights." Some may call this the "softer" side of DEADLIFE, but I think that's a disservice. This is a really nice conceptual piece. Perhaps more down-tempo than some, but not lacking punch where and when it needs it. I would be happy if DEADLIFE did more in this style.
  20. Bionic Chrysalis
    by DEADLIFE
    Aurora Aurora
    This is my first foray into DEADLIFE's back catalog and it truly does not disappoint. This is a unique style of audio narrative, with just enough plot beats to keep your mind drawing up scenes without spoon feeding you more than you need. Very distinctive soundscapes set DEADLIFE apart from the crowd. Hard when it wants to be, surprisingly delicate where it *needs* to be.