Starfounder: Born to Be Reconstructed

Russia-based Starfounder is part of a fantastic generation of dark-themed producers appearing from the north of Europe. His proposition of Darksynth, a retro-styled variation of Synthwave, finds a delightful balance between the all-out attack of artists such as Perturbator, and the accessibility of Mitch Murder, to provide a reference. This carefully crafted harmony between light and darkness provides the wide appeal of Born to Be Reconstructed, his latest LP effort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgbZqqJNKfo

Sonically, Born to Be Reconstructed is filled with nuance, both subtle and abrupt. Reconstructed is a great example, starting out with a mystic atmosphere and refraining from laying down a beat, opting for ambiance over rhythm. About a minute in, the track explodes with fury, releasing a fantastic dance section fueled by thick synths and one hell of a percussion line. After another minute, the track settles into a hazy, dark piece until closure. Overpower, Merciless and Call Sign Bad take a similar approach to form the main bulk of the album. T.A.V.1 closes the release in fitting fashion, with a cinematic sequence of synths and atmospheric sounds that create the impression of falling into the abyss of space.

Starfounder‘s latest effort is a masterful blend of strength and caress, madness and blissfulness. A worthy addition to the collection of any Darksynth fan, as well as a nice introduction to beginners. As usual, it’s a free download so you only have something to gain by going in on this release.

Favorite tracks: Overpower, Reconstructed, Call Sign Bad, T.A.V.1.

Tracklisting:

1. Overpower 03:17
2. Reconstructed 03:44
3. Call Sign Bad 04:08
4. Merciless 03:29
5. Source 02:53
6. T.A.V.1 03:17