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From start to finish, this album changes hue and colour, yet retains a dazzling sense of AB-style melody a-la Stephen Groth. It draws on Electrogoth, Pop, Goth and even American Punk, yet (and again) Groth has such a sublime song writing ability that you find yourself loving all of it.
"Shadow" has to be one of his finest moments ever (and my personal favourite), with the most catchy melody and backing synths I have heard since the 80s. I challenge anyone to say it isn't a huge hit by him. Crank this up to the roof and it will blow you away and leave your remains frozen to the spot. Had this have been released in 1984, it would have sat as one of the finest New Romantic releases of all time. It's as good as that!
"Asleep or awake?" plays to his more gothy side with a slight hint of odd-ball synths that blends beautifully with his most anthemic vocals ever, to create a huge, huge ElectroGoth classic.
"Pitch Black..." couls sit along a Sex Pistols album, with some awesome guitar licks, but again packs a melody to beat the best. What makes Stephen Groth so special is he can go from this strikingly punk sound to the other end of the spectrum with the synth-pop track...
"Black vs White" and you don't sit questioning. You just adore the journey and the uplifting beauty from track to track. I played this all the way through and couldn't honestly find a "weak" moment. Only a plethora of spine tingling highlights.
A genius in our midst ladies and gentlemen. In a world full of reality tv karaoke programmes that churn out average after average, this is where the REAL talent is!
"Shadow" has to be one of his finest moments ever (and my personal favourite), with the most catchy melody and backing synths I have heard since the 80s. I challenge anyone to say it isn't a huge hit by him. Crank this up to the roof and it will blow you away and leave your remains frozen to the spot. Had this have been released in 1984, it would have sat as one of the finest New Romantic releases of all time. It's as good as that!
"Asleep or awake?" plays to his more gothy side with a slight hint of odd-ball synths that blends beautifully with his most anthemic vocals ever, to create a huge, huge ElectroGoth classic.
"Pitch Black..." couls sit along a Sex Pistols album, with some awesome guitar licks, but again packs a melody to beat the best. What makes Stephen Groth so special is he can go from this strikingly punk sound to the other end of the spectrum with the synth-pop track...
"Black vs White" and you don't sit questioning. You just adore the journey and the uplifting beauty from track to track. I played this all the way through and couldn't honestly find a "weak" moment. Only a plethora of spine tingling highlights.
A genius in our midst ladies and gentlemen. In a world full of reality tv karaoke programmes that churn out average after average, this is where the REAL talent is!
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Rocket Science is a great album.Like a cross of Jesus and Mary Chain with Giorgio Moroder.It's rocky,poppy electronicy and some won't like it as it doesn't sound like their old albums etc but I love it.Buy from germany at a decent price though.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I like it
24 Jan 2009
I won't dismiss the claims by other reviewers made against this album; I know where they're coming from, and I understand their frustrations with the new Apop sound. Stephen Groth has proven to be nothing short of an electronica god, but no one would know it listening to "Rocket Science". I guess that's why I'm still surprised that I took to this album as strongly as I did.
But then, electronic music and rock provoke two very different positive reactions from me. At its best, the electronic side of Apoptygma Berzerk transported me far away, and filled me with a sense of awe and beauty; it was a very transcendent feeling. Rock music in all its forms, however, never provokes such a reaction, and thus the two latest albums don't either. If electronica is my spiritual experience, rock is my secular experience, and "Rocket Science" is just that. It takes me away from the troubles of the day and fills my head with catchy choruses, driving drums and guitars, and a few synths here and there. It's not transcendent, but it's fun, and still inspiring.
Compared to "You and Me Against the World," I feel like the song writing has improved ten-fold, and I get the feeling that Apoptygma Berzerk is heading towards the nearly perfect rock/electronica hybrid; they're not there yet, but this feels to me to be a step in the right direction. In the meantime, as a vaguely electronic rock album, it satisfies.
But then, electronic music and rock provoke two very different positive reactions from me. At its best, the electronic side of Apoptygma Berzerk transported me far away, and filled me with a sense of awe and beauty; it was a very transcendent feeling. Rock music in all its forms, however, never provokes such a reaction, and thus the two latest albums don't either. If electronica is my spiritual experience, rock is my secular experience, and "Rocket Science" is just that. It takes me away from the troubles of the day and fills my head with catchy choruses, driving drums and guitars, and a few synths here and there. It's not transcendent, but it's fun, and still inspiring.
Compared to "You and Me Against the World," I feel like the song writing has improved ten-fold, and I get the feeling that Apoptygma Berzerk is heading towards the nearly perfect rock/electronica hybrid; they're not there yet, but this feels to me to be a step in the right direction. In the meantime, as a vaguely electronic rock album, it satisfies.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Not the Apop I love
31 May 2009
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Apoptygma Berzerk was my first introduction to EBM. I had found a copy of WELCOME TO EARTH at my local used record store and bought it on a whim. The rest is history. When YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD first came out, I have to admit I liked it but as time grew on, the less I liked the band's alternative rock sound. There were some songs that I liked but for the most part the album was a mess. Against better judgment I found a cheap copy of the new album ROCKET SCIENCE. Thankfully it was a used copy because this album turned out to be another disappointment for me. The alternative rock sound still remains a permanent fixture which I did not like one bit. I will say at least there is some elements of the old Apop like on "Apollo (Live On Your TV)". I can definitely hear a lot more crisp synthesized beats on this album than its predecessors. I will admit I do like the first 3,4 songs but after the fifth track "United States of Credit", the quality in the music greatly diminishes. I tried to like ROCKET SCIENCE but like the last album, I ended up disappointed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
What do I fear the most? The possibility that "Rocket Science" is not enough....
23 Jan 2009
So, here I am at 29 yrs old... I know what is good music by now. I loved the last 3 or 4 APOP albums... great quality music, filled with emotions, excellent productions, music that really hit the soul. This album is very very different. It feels like a bunch of B-sides from "You and Me Against The World" (which was my favorite album of 2005). There is not much difference in the production value (except it sounds a bit under-produced), the drums don't hit hard enough, etc....
The song-writing (except for "Apollo") is down-right terrible. Lots of repitition, chord progressions that never resolve, annoying guitar loops, etc... Not one song made me spark up inside like "In This Together", "Kathy's Song" or "Eclipse".
I feel not very much effort or time was spent on this album, and it's a shame because I LOVE APOP.. up until now.
What do I fear the most? The possibility that "Rocket Science" is not enough....
-Adam
The song-writing (except for "Apollo") is down-right terrible. Lots of repitition, chord progressions that never resolve, annoying guitar loops, etc... Not one song made me spark up inside like "In This Together", "Kathy's Song" or "Eclipse".
I feel not very much effort or time was spent on this album, and it's a shame because I LOVE APOP.. up until now.
What do I fear the most? The possibility that "Rocket Science" is not enough....
-Adam
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