Beyond Obsession - Revolution From Below (2020)

4 years after the self-release Moments Of Truth, Beyond Obsession are back with their new album ‘Revolution From Below’. The white boots appearing on the album cover seem to remind us that Beyond Obsession are still the same and yet different: On nine tracks, the three guys from Germany surprise us with a wide variation of experimental synthpop and classic 80’s elements, making every single song an intriguing piece of work. The lead singer’s voice seems to know no boundaries in heights and puts you into a beautiful melancholic mood.

Where’s the revolution?!

The percussions in the beginning form a perfect introduction to the next 47 minutes to come. ‘Speaking of a devil’ quickly takes on a faster pace and I couldn’t help but rock along to the synth beats and the melodious background singing accompanying the chorus.

As the first song slowly fades out, ‘Monolog Love’ kind of wakes you up with a heavier synth beat. The verses being a bit more minimalistic and subtle do not take away the fact that this is a catchy song as well. The title of the song perfectly describes the melancholy of hiding in your own fantasy and being alone with your thoughts. The percussions in the bridge come as a surprise and give this song an interesting 80’s touch.