Poeme Electronique, a British electro-wave quartet formed in 1980 by Dave Hewson, Sharon Abbott, Julie Ruler, and Les Hewson, has reissued their album “The Echoes Fade” through Anna Logue Records. Originally a single, the material was collected into a self-titled LP in 2009 and now returns with sixteen tracks spanning the band’s early era. The album epitomizes authentic 1980s synth-driven electro-wave, featuring spacious synthesizer textures, psychedelic elements, and slow danceable rhythms anchored by Abbott’s female vocals. While the first half delivers genuine vintage electro material with standout tracks, the second vinyl side proves somewhat inconsistent, occasionally lacking creative spark. The reviewer rates it 7/10, positioning it as primarily valuable for dedicated collectors and enthusiasts of golden-age 80s electronic music rather than broader contemporary audiences.
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