CODE 64 STORM ALBUM ANGEL PRODUCTIONS RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 REVIEW: OCTOBER 22, 2003

Yes, it is a salute to the the good old Commodore 64. Code 64, yet another Swedish electro newcomer, have their homebase not far from where I'm sitting now actually, about as far west as you can go in this wind plagued country of ours.
"Storm" offers nothing revolutionary as the trio roam the synthpop and futurepop regions, but they do so with inspiring accuracy. Melodically frantic club music with a strong voice to boost, guarantees success within this community. There are nine substantially strong tunes on the main disc and an additional five (three of which are versions of the fabulous track "Without You") on a limited edition single to go along with that one. Think VNV Nation in their most melodic mood and add a synthpop styled vocalist and you will arrive at least somewhere near the sound of Code 64. Continuous spot-on choruses throughout the album doesn't hurt them either.

NIKLAS FORSBERG