Electric Butterfly

Finally Something Original in Electronic Music, September 20, 2002

This review is from: Night Vision (Audio CD)
"Despite citing bands such as The Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Erasure, Nitzer Ebb, Camouflage, Front 242, and Xymox as influences, the originality that Attic Base offers is remarkable. The band's music is rooted in the classic Eighties style, with some techno thrown in the mix. Attic Base is not just another new wave, techno, or synthpop band. Night Vision is a stunning collection of original sound that never falters, walking the fine line between vulnerability and unwavering strength. The strength of the CD is exemplified by the sophisticated innocence of Melissa Mello's vocals combined with Matt and Michael Burton's cinematic compositions. The listener is led past the vestige of sentimental smoke and ashes, to the silhouette of a futuristic city looming on the horizon filled with the promise of love and heartache.
It is incredibly difficult to admire something so deeply without slavishly copying it. Attic Base manages to honor their sacred electronic predecessors without sounding dated. To actually breathe fresh air into a genre inflated with talent and achievement is quite a feat indeed. The band manages to avoid the trap of trying to impress, keeping the vocals and synthesizers in perfect balance with quiet competency. This allows the music to be the focal point as opposed to the effort involved in making the music.

Following track 12 is a remixed version of River, which I found more to my liking than the track 10 version. Also recommended are Night Vision, The Sun, Watch Me, Splinter, Wake Up In Silence, and the remix version of Electric Butterfly. What keeps the CD fresh throughout is the high production quality, the sharing of the lead vocals, and of course, the well-crafted songs. From start to finish, this is an impressive CD".- Michael Casano, Review Staff, Electrogarden Network

5.0 out of 5 stars electro dream!, August 13, 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Night Vision (Audio CD)
"A great mix of male and female tracks sure to soothe and stimulate. What I like most is when the male vocals are featured, the tracks seem to be a litte more old school synth pop with a kind of Elvis flair. When the chick is singing, it makes me want to fly to new levels of consciousness. Night Vision from Attic Base is permently stuck in my CD player...thanks guys...keep making this stuff!"

Wow, Amazing, May 8, 2005
This review is from: Night Vision (Audio CD)
"I heard your music first from the X96 Live And Locals CD, that was my first taste. I had to get the rest of the CD.

You guys are kicking some serious ass. I love the music, keep on truckin."