Hearts of Black Science might be Sweden's best unheard band

First of all, the name Hearts of Black Science makes me think of either a thrash metal band or an industrial outfit from Germany.  Their music couldn't be further from the feeling the name invokes.  And after combing through their three albums, I'm pretty floored by how good they are.  Sweden must just be jam packed with catchy synth bands to let these guys get lost in the fold.  Their music is melodic and emotional.

Each song on their new EP We Saw The Moon balances strong hooky melodies with catchy lyrics.  This EP really has little fat on it folks.  Almost all their music is available for a damn good price on iTunes.  You can't go wrong for 5 bucks and their previous LP "The Star On The Lake" is really exceptional too if you like alternative synth pop.  Damn you Sweden for constantly pushing the ear crack.

"College Dreams" is probably We Saw The Moon's most  upbeat song.  It's hard to nail down what their sound reminds me of.  At times during this song, I can hear influences from New Order but at the same time so much more.  Great track.

"Icon" is probably my favorite track from this EP.  I feel like I hit a timewarp and fell into the height of the synth pop movement of the mid 80's.  It's a blend of New Order and Real Life for me on this track. 

Ah, Real Life with their one hit "Send Me An Angel."  I had to link this once I talked about it.  Brings back fond memories of the film "Rad" from the 80's.  This song was on the soundtrack and I think it's the first place I heard it.  Not sure why, but the cheese back then went down more easy.