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"UNEXPLODED (Den) - "Promo" 2009 (Neologic Records)
A new brilliant star rising in the horizon is what emerges when from Denmark - we explore the brightness of such star and
we find that UNEXPLODED is such a star.
In the shape of Spine, this wave/rock pop act surprise us with an advance of the upcoming album,
offering a complete facet of his skills as a musician through 5 compositions from which you can get a clear idea of the upcoming album.
Opening the album is "Invert" an interesting exposition of sutile melodies covered with interesting sticking elements floating in the
whole track, and a very well performance of vocals according the music in general.
Then comes the second track "Shiny Glass Eyes”, a composition with different elements here
and there with built under a similar structure as the last track,
but this time with amazing work of synth and voices effects to create another perspective in the way as the track is reflected here.
Through the third one called "Unavoidable", a more aggressive atmosphere is exposed to its maximum level,
with sticking work of bass and guitar parts which are surrounded by the almost perfect voices of spine and such rhythmic patterns
around the whole picture of the track. One of the best tracks here.
”Floater" and "Bitchlapping A Crocodile" closes this promo, the first one a more mid tempo track with synth elements and voices
going around the whole picture of the track, slow and emotive with a psychedelic touch perceived by mi mind is what I must mention here.
And the other track is just brillant, perfect, going in equilibrium with the whole concept in general,
the voice here is incredibly great,
and the use of certain atmospheres and percussive elements give you more reasons to be anxious to hear the final album.
So just let go to be blinded by the brightness of such an unexploded star shining at the horizon."
(PAN.O.RA.MA art blog 2009)
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"Unexploded - something weird afoot the showcase player found on the unexploded my space page in that two of the tracks - ’Unavoidable’
and ’Bitchslapping A Crocodile’ literally kicked us out and just plain refused to give up their sounds.
This lot hail from Copenhagen, well I say this lot in actual fact its just one person - Spine - who is currently putting the finishing
touches to a debut full length platter which is due to break cover any day soon.
Prior to that reputations have been growing following appearances on various compilations put out by imprints such as DBA and
Stargate as well as a few rogue promos courtesy of Neologic.
The demurring gravitational tug of ’Invert’ is neigh on impossible to resist, a sublime slice of tenderly amorphous panoramic dream pop
metered out by looping clock working beats, lunar synth swirls, celestial opines and shimmering riff chimes all seductively harnessed
upon a pulsar like lovelorn liquid landscape set upon the subtle foundations of an acutely pop calibrated kraut dialect,
we suspect we need to hear more and soon."
(Losing Today/The Sunday Experience 2009)
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"Unexploded: 4-track Promo CD; Unexploded is the musical outlet of a Dane who calls himself Spine.
His first full length album is scheduled for later this year.
Unexploded ventures off to a synth rock style, utilizing many layers of music and combining rock and electro to create his own
distinct style. 'Unavoidable' is a track about how peoples greed for more and more money will eventually cause another crisis.
'Venom' is a very catchy track, a bit more pop oriented, but it still sounds very well crafted.
Unexploded was a very pleasant surprise, and I hope for Spine that he can get his name out there.
I think he'll be able to find a good audience.
This EP was very pleasant, with the strongest two tracks at the start. Looking forward to hearing more from this artist."
(Heathen Harvest 2009)
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"Unexploded: Promo CDM; Hailing from Denmark this project delivers a pure crossover style mixing different styles like new wave,
rock and pop with each other. The opening cut “Unavoidable” impressed me for the amazing production and stereo effects!
Unexploded reveals a mature sound and cool mix of impressive guitar parts and new wave bass lines.
The new wave influence is a kind of red line running through the tracks, but it’s just a kind of background influence.
Unexploded is hard to classify, but reveals a progressive sound. The 4 songs are quite diversified in influences.
The quieter and wafting “Bitchslapping A Crocodile” reveals an amazing amount of little details in the writing.
...This is a great piece of music!"
(Side-Line (BE) 2008)
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"Unexploded: Promo CDM; Unexploded is a pleasant acquaintance from our neighboring country Denmark.
Unexploded is a one-man project consisting of a gentleman who calls himself Spine.
As a teaser for Unexplodeds upcoming album coming next year,
the band has released a promo-maxi with four tracks that have already received attention around in the world.
The music can easily be described as a sort of synth rock.
The music itself is not overly complicated and feels very awake and alert.
On Unexplodeds Myspace page you’ll find FSOL, Underworld and Pink Floyd as influences, which makes sense when you hear the music.
The first track is called "Unavoidable" and is a good poisonous song where the refrain firmly etches into the listeners mind.
"Invert" is track two and is clearly the strongest track. The song is nice, has suspense and a great pop touch.
The other two songs are introvert synth rock that works, but it is "Unavoidable" and "Invert" that creates the balance on the disc.
Both are two really strong cards. Spine’s voice sounds good on all tracks.
Unexploded has their own identity and are definitely worth discovering.
The music is interesting and I am eagerly waiting to hear what Unexploded can do on his upcoming album."
(Synth.nu (SE) 2008)
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"Unexploded: Demo; Danish electro rockers Unexploded classify themselves as 'trip rock',
the genre usually affiliated with bands like Massive Attack and the like.
Their four-track promo EP serves as an appetizer for their upcoming full length record next year.
Musically, the band are trippy alright.
Their soundscapes are extremely loose, often making the listener feel like he's swimming underneath the surface of a
mammoth-size lake at night
(thin parallels to Thrice's "Water" EP on "The Alchemy Index" can also be heard). In other words: their sound is gloomy as hell.
Think Massive Attack here. The voice of their vocalist appears kind of frightening, consisting mostly of deep spoken-word passages,
often with intense lyrical messages and kind of resemble Rammstein's vocals. Pretty interesting overall."
(RockFreaks.net (DK) 2008)
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"Unexploded: 4-Track Demo:
This is the first time that I review a disc which is not really intended for publication since the good old punkrocker days...
Unexploded is an electro solo project from Denmark.
From the studio Spine produces this dense, atmospheric and sometimes psychedelic drifting sound
that after the 20th time still is seductive and tempting to listen to.
A pleasant and sometimes also slightly bitter feeling that in the long run ultimately carry the Dane forward on his trip...
The song Invert is a delicacy, which really reveals the true multilayeredness of Spine's creativity.
According to release plan the first album of unexploded is due in 2009. We wait with anticipation and excitement."
(Nightshade Magazine (DE) 2008)
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"Unexploded is different enough to stand on its own. There is no shortage of electronic music.
The trick is finding bands that stand out...
When you find a band like Unexploded, you start to think there might be hope after all."
(Dark Culture (US) 2008)
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Unexploded: Venomlake (promo EP);
"Limited promo release from Copenhagen based darkwave act Unexploded,
which is the creative genius of singer/songwriter/producer Spine.
The tracks on offer really showcase Spine’s creative studio know how,
and with elements of electro and darkwave this EP gives a great insight into the dark world of the creator."
(Insomnia Magazine (UK) 2008)
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"Unexploded plays atmospheric electro-rock, dominated by epic synths, chanting vocals and condensed layers of grumbling guitars.
One easily dreams into their universe, and here and there one is reminded of The Cure, Jean Michel Jarre,
Depeche Mode og Finnish cult band
This Empty Flow. When the band is visiting Nemoland it will be an open air event.
One could owe them a night concert, as a night black starry sky would be an obvious backdrop for Unexploded's dark edged sci-fi-rock."
(Citadel Magazine (DK) 2008)
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"Mature and modern, Unexploded’s EP hones a slick,
alternative dance rock sound that’s drenched in the highlights of all things atmospherically seductive.
With a dark and brooding greatness,
the bass immediately steps in “Invert” with its driving rhythm to usher in wet synth washes
that viciously begin to dominate the aural arena.
Unexploded constructs their own signature sound, resulting in an intoxicating juxtaposition of soft, yet dark,
electronic beats that climax into layered vocal bliss. “Bitchslapping A Crocodile” returns to the same ferocity,
wavering wood block undertones slowly churn lightly picked guitar lines and sinister low-end vocals into an uneasy electronic mix,
conjuring an ominous Vangelis-inspired creepiness that will work the listener’s musical imagination
deep into the grey and hazy atmospheres.
"Venom” wreaks damage with its sonic bite, dripping synths and guitar lines begin to quickly surround the listener.
As a fitting conclusion to the EP,
it continues on a darker tint with more of a distorted guitar presence that occasionally breaks up the song’s overall cold,
dreamy and ambient overtones.
Unexploded is a strong musical offering for those who love the combination of rock and synth."
(The Muse's Muse (US) 2008)
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"Very interesting with an own style. "Unavoidable" took residence in my head. Catchy!
"Bitchslapping A Crocodile" is a great dark crawler. Impressive!
The other two tracks are fine tunes too. Unexploded's sound is clear with a powerful bass.
Music not for the masses but for connoisseurs! Recommended!
I wish them the very best for their career, Unexploded deserve attention."
(DJ AZ (DE) 2008)
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"Copenhagen’s own Unexploded - A danceable mix of great notes to keep you moving.
When music comes along that takes me on a trip, it warms my heart. I found this with this great band from Denmark.
From the first song on this cd, Unavoidable, I was hooked, bopping along to this great cd as I listened in my car.
Each song is a treat.
I look very much forward to hearing what this band has in store for us for the future. As it is, I’m eagerly waiting.
Kick ass great music: 9/10"
(Twisted Dreams Magazine (US) 2008 #6)
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"Atmospheric, dark, floating; Unexploded follow their own path on their 4-track demo.
The cd is at all times great to listen to, with its loads of rhythms and resounding guitars.
The Danes of Unexploded certainly know their craft and definitely belong to the best group of musicians and composers out there.
Very beautiful. 5/5"
(Crawling Tunes Magazine (DE) 2008 #4)
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"Good song. Nice, programmed groove and atmospheric keyboards." Mick Glossop,
industry veteran having 30+ years of experience in the area of
production, mixing and engineering, working with other artists like Suede, Frank Zappa, Gary Numan, Van Morrison,
Sinead O' Connor, Lloyd Cole,
Public Image, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield etc.
(TheProgFiles.com (US) 2008)
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Animal rights movement magazine ANIMA interview with Spine.
(ANIMA (DK) 2007)
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Radio Hinnerup interview with Spine.
The interview is available for streaming in Danish in the music player.
(Radio Hinnerup (DK) 2008)
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"Unexploded come to us from Copenhagen, Denmark in Europe.
Unexploded is the project of lead singer, songwriter, and producer Spine, who plays his live shows with a crew of
~6 backup musicians.
Unexploded's music is catchy, very well produced, nicely written, intense at times, introspective at others,
and just over the top at other times... All this adds up to a tremendously listenable package!"
(Head Case Radio (US) 2008)
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"Unexploded, Reviewed: 4-track promo EP. Something different for a change!
Unexploded's music is a nice breath of fresh air at the moment,
and the next time a generic rock-by-numbers band claims to be alternative, I can say 'no',
listen to Unexploded - now that's alternative!
Its rocky, but in an electro/atmospheric kind of a way, and is, quite frankly, a bit difficult to describe.
Think Sonic Youth at their rockiest meets a pissed off Pet Shop Boys with a bit of trip hop chucked in and you might be someway there.
And all these elements combine to paint an obscure and haunting landscape that is,
quite frankly, very European, very eerie and very very good.
Overall? It takes a lot to impress me at the moment, and Unexploded have done just that.
If there's any justice in the world, Unexploded are going to be massive."
(Voltcase Magazine (UK) 2007)
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"About To Explode; Unexploded is the musical brainchild of one Spine, who acts as lead singer, songwriter and producer.
Spine mixes alternative-rock with elements of electro and progressive and creates a very intense and energetic sound.
He likes to experiment with sounds, and Unexploded seems to be the right channel to let that creativity run loose.
Several EPs have already been released by Unexploded, and songs have appeared on various Danish samplers and soundtracks.
For live performances, Spine recruits a band of skilled musicians,
and during the last few years, several concerts have been absolved,
one of them at the prestigious Roskilde Festival. The debut album is in the pipeline and should be released next year."
(Music Of The Moment (CH) 2007)
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"Unexploded from Copenhagen convinces with big atmospheric electrosounds and cool new wave-style guitars and singing.
The mixture is reminiscent of great synthpop acts like Tears For Fears and film music in Ennio Morricone style."
(Schallgrenzen Musik Blog (DE) 2007)
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"Fresh-Picked Music: Unexploded.
A cross between Depeche Mode and Linkin Park?
Though that description may seem like an unlikely and possibly unkind sound combination, it's actually quite pleasing.
Listen to Unexploded's song "Invert" and you'll understand.
Don't miss the Copenhagen-based band's other stellar hybrid tracks of alternative rock and electronica."
(eMusician Magazine (US) 2007)
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"Unexploded is a unique Danish rock band that understands what it means to create alternative rock.
With a starting point in lead singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer Spine's creative discharges,
the band combines its innovative rock sound with elements from both electronica and triphop,
which gives the music a very characteristic, intense and international sound.
Songs of the band has found its way to shelves on several Danish and foreign compilations and soundtracks,
and especially live the compelling and energy filled song universe come to its right."
(Fabriken (DK) 2006)
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"Unexploded's music is a beautiful creature.
What really makes Unexploded interesting, is the interaction between Spine's dark crooner voice and his higher voices:
a meeting between cold and warm reflecting the lyrics often erotic game between nearness and distance,
When the magic dust works, the small hairs on the arms stand erect. Just listen to the distinguished ”Superposition”,
where the endless waving guitar figure walks hand in hand with an almost nursery song simple melody,
or the hazy ”Having You” that exactly feels a little like the first tender,
fine sun beams finding their way down through the fog a fresh summer morning.
When coming across one of these tracks, one is deeply grateful to have ears!
Keep a close eye on when Unexploded goes off, because it can really become something of a flash!"
(Geiger Magazine (DK) 2006)
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