Night in Athens - Wasted Reflektions / 4th Edition

Night in Athens' second album (Wave Records, 2024) features nine songs and digs into the profound tranquillity that results from immersing oneself in the tumult of modern life. The frenetic synth-punk song "Pale Rose", which features NIA's cajoling and yelling over an electronic repeating beat, kicks off the album on the right foot. Two extremely atmospheric tracks including guitar and ethereal, dark, or melancholy vocals – "Words Unspoken" and "Nightshades" – contrast perfectly with the high-energy numbers. Inspired by the late 70s synthwave, the title track "Wasted Reflektions" offers a cold, minimalistic sound wrapped in whispers. On this album, NIA experiments with more melodic vocals, yet several songs have a faster tempo, clearly rooted in her original punk heritage. The album concludes with "Emotions", an invitation to love fearlessly. This is already the 4th pressing – a testament to its unstoppable sales success. (Digipak)

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