This year is chalked full of great alt-electronica albums and Young Galaxy's Ultramarine is another one to add to the growing list. After one listen to Ultramarine, you immediately think of late Yaz and early Erasure albums. The music sounds so familiar to Vince Clarke's production of those past great albums that Catherine McCandless starts to sound like Alison Moyet. And just in time for the new Alison Moyet album. She's not going to let the 80's revival pass her by. Anyhow, back to Young Galaxy, McCandless puts a lot of soul into the electronics here. If you like Chvrches, picking up this album is a no brainer.
"Pretty Boy" is the first single released from Young Galaxy's Ultramarine. This song is seriously powerful and personal. It's rare that you hear such perfectly crafted electronica with heavy and thoughtful lyrics. A great introduction to anyone that hasn't heard this band yet.
"Far For You" is the latest release from Ultramarine. The band knows how to pick the more pop friendly tracks for singles. This song is great for a holiday weekend playing in the background with the sun blazing on your dashboard. That was me weaving through LA traffic to midtown.
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