Sixth June - 1984

SIXTH JUNE have just released their great album 'Stay', and they are already releasing another record. "1984" is not a "new" album, but it is very special in several aspects. It was created in 2021 during the pandemic and has so far only been released digitally. Musically, it stands out - like so many works created during this time - from the usual Electro-Wave/Minimal-Synth sound that SIXTH JUNE is otherwise known for. Obviously, the lockdown period inspired many musicians to create more experimental music, and this is no exception.

"1984" is gloomy, dark and experimental. The 40+ minute composition - the term 'song' would not do the work justice - is based on a short bass line that runs hypnotically through the entire track and is complemented by other sounds. An often slightly discordant saxophone is used, supported by dark Space-Synths and noises such as rushing water...all nearly completely instrumental.

If you didn't know it was SIXTH JUNE, you wouldn't suspect the duo behind it. Instead of danceable catchy tunes, listeners are presented with ambient soundscapes that are more than occasionally reminiscent of very early Coil material ("How to destroy Angels"...). Not quite as nihilistic, of course. But a few echoes of 70s Kraut electronics or instrumental Legendary Pink Dots also come to mind. The few vocal parts also bring Lycia to remembrance.

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