The Beautiful Dead: The Beautiful Dead

The Beautiful Dead reunited after a ten-year hiatus to release a self-titled album on the Swiss Dark Nights label. Previously active between 2011 and 2015, they had released three records on the Sonorium label. The new album opens with “Between High And Low,” a digital single showcasing melodious post punk, new wave and powerpop reminiscent of 1980s music, though darker and less pop-oriented than bands like A Flock Of Seagulls. “Standing Still,” another digital single, exemplifies this style. The eight-track album includes wave ballads such as “Desolation” and “500 Days In Hell.” While each track is competent and well-crafted by experienced musicians, the reviewer finds the album somewhat ordinary and easy, lacking standout moments that would make The Beautiful Dead memorable. The music appeals to a specific audience, but the reviewer identifies no particularly fantastic tracks.

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