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Electronic · 2018

Camera

Chromatics

Chromatics' 2018 EP, 'Camera,' offers a concentrated dose of their signature melancholic synth-pop. Featuring shimmering synths, hypnotic drum machine beats, and Ruth Radelet's breathy vocals, it's a

June 9, 2018 · Italians Do It Better

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'Camera' is the sound of a city at 3 AM, seen through a rain-streaked window. It's a collection of shimmering synth-pop nocturnes, built on hypnotic drum machine pulses and Ruth Radelet's cool, detached vocals. This EP wraps you in a blanket of melancholic beauty, perfect for quiet introspection or late-night drives. It's the kind of album that makes you feel like the main character in a stylish, neon-drenched film, where every moment is imbued with a bittersweet longing. Own it for its concentrated dose of Chromatics' signature atmosphere, a perfect soundtrack for urban solitude and dreamy contemplation.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the lead synth melody on the opening track slowly unfurls, building a sense of nocturnal longing.
The sudden, brief introduction of a more prominent, yet still understated, guitar riff that cuts through the synth haze on a mid-EP track.
The subtle interplay between the driving bassline and the ethereal synth pads, creating a hypnotic momentum.
The final moments of the EP, where the instrumentation slowly fades, leaving only a lingering, echoing synth pad.
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How does Camera sound next to the rest of Chromatics's catalogue?

Late Night+1.3σ

Late Night saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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