Cementing their cult status with bursts of infectious energy since 2010, Apneu have been called the headmasters of the buzzy Amsterdam School of Catchy Guitar Pop. But where do you go after ten years? For their fourth studio album, Apneu traveled to Stuttgart to record with acclaimed producer Ralv Milberg (Die Nerven), and returned with a surprise. Silvester finds the band jolting into their second decade with a newfound sense of urgency, exploring new moods and sounds. Recorded live in an inspired five-day streak, the album is somehow both their rawest and most accomplished. Confidently, Apneu add to their palette a cutthroat sincerity, ominous noise and dissonant melancholy. At the same time, its all still there: the top notch songwriting, the good hair and a trademark restlessness that serves as a surefire guarantee against boredom.
A1 | This Love Is Better For You | |
A2 | Porcelain | |
A3 | All These Sounds Rewind | |
A4 | Devon Sang | |
A5 | Star Scrambler, Sign Seer | |
B1 | Chuck Beverly | |
B2 | Sugar Rush | |
B3 | Stay Stupid | |
B4 | Ballet Of The Fish On Dry Land That Walks On Its Hands | |
B5 | Porcelain (reprise) | |
B6 | 20 |
Bass – Joeri Joustra
Drums – Nora Uitterlinden
Guitar – Ruben Braeken
Guitar, Vocals – Erik Schumacher
Photography By [cover] – Annosh Urbanke
Recorded By [assistence], Mastered By [assistence], Mixed By [assistence] – Timo Hermes
Recorded By, Mixed By, Mastered By – Ralv Milberg
Including blue OBI strip.
The song Porcelain (reprise) is not mentioned on the sleeve.
Matrix / Runout (B-side) – APNEU 001-B