d_rradio- d_rradio (Distraction Records)
Released: March 3rd, 2008
d_rradio (pronounced D R Radio) have created a wonderful self-titled debut album on Distraction Records that spans a wide spectrum of electronica genres. Apparently three years in the making, the result is a beautifully crafted album that will hopefully gain the group the recognition they deserve.
Ten self-penned songs offer an eclectic mix which opens with a psychedelic ambience. Paper Soul, with its lethargic, hazy summer-fresh electronica sounds, is a gentle introduction that makes way for a more uptempo second track – A Life Alive, with its harder beat and analogue sounds.
Rest Of Your Life offers a slice of synth pop with a rhythm reminiscent of Pete Wylie’s classic eighties pop song – It’s Sinful.
Long Way Home closes the album as it began, with a more gentle drift through the electronica ambience of Melodic artists such as Pedro and Minotaur Shock. A favourite track is the electronica doodling of Bag Of Lovely, mellow rambling rhythms laced with soft easy listening innovation.
Prior to this album, the three-piece have released three singles on Distraction Records and a well received mini album entitled U_nderscore on Static Caravan but this is my introduction to the wide and diverse sounds of d_rradio, and I am now looking out for more.
