Man, you been so much better!

Congratulations Lalobo!
I agree with you 100 percent. From the first line to the last. It is not about comparisons with Pet Shop Boys or Alphaville to scare not all 80s fans with this album. Rather, I think it's generally more than worth considering why such an ambitious band is actually hinbekommt about ending a phenomenal debut album in a completely overproduced successor. Because that is how it will end. Sure, you do not always make the record companies responsible - even if it would often! I say this because I do not want to do without this kind of music !! It annoys me personally that only 3 of the title as - shall we say - may apply complement vorrangegangen album. And I mean that as a compliment. The would be: "Tourist" (Yes - bombastic, but intense and genuine), "Name On My ID" (fresh, as did the overall first album and therefore the best piece of the plate) and "River Loves The Ocean" (the sung 2. Part of the Never Ending Story - Cinematic, but very, very touching arranged) The rest belongs in the bin.. Guys, dammit, ride to Iceland and revives your source of inspiration NEW! You are belebent and full of energy. Let us not burn you! Makes a break and bring us more of the old new - Sigur is good, but I know you can do better ... Yours truly and confidently - mircomx.