Betonkust & Palmbomen II - Center Parcs LP mp3 download

Ziena

Unfortunately I found this album pretty damn boring. While the idea of producing an electronica album in a Center Parc and try to reflect the aesthetics of this strange kind of holiday relaxation with vintage synths, might be pretty good (while also quite obvious), the album never produced any charm for me. The retro vibe seems to be quite calculated and does not possess any value of its own (like e.g. the film music for the "Stranger Things"-Series which is retro and distinct at the same time). The music is neither very emotional (like an ambient album would have been), nor danceable (even though there are beats in almost all tracks, but all retro Casio midtempo standard beats), nor very experimental (like - for example - VARG's "Nordic Flora series" using human voices, ambient and retro electronica to build something like a unique and coherent listener's experience). It bored the hell out of me, on every track I hoped it would end soon, but it still ran three minutes or so... please don't do another album...

Glei

The artists recorded this album in a retro dutch bungalow park (which the album is named after). They recorded it on the spot using only hardware and no computers, all in line with this retro '70s holiday park. The result is astonishing. Some tracks, like 24x33 (one of my favourites) were already featured on the Center Parcs E.P., but the new tracks in this album fit in perfectly.

Morlunn

Thick records, good lo-fi sound. Nice extension of the cassette.B1 & D1 are my picks among the new tracks.

Wyameluna

This album is just too good. Simple yet effective melodies, synths and drum machines used with class. Easily one of the best LPs of the year for me. Great job from the Dutch kids!