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Closer to Grey
Electronic · 2019

Closer to Grey

Chromatics

A nocturnal journey through synth-noir landscapes. Shimmering analog textures and breathy vocals create a cinematic world of urban loneliness and midnight romance.

October 2, 2019 · Italians Do It Better

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Closer to Grey is the sound of a city at 4 AM, where the only lights are the flickering neon of a closed diner and the rhythmic pulse of a distant traffic signal. It is an album that exists in the shadows, trading the vibrant pinks and purples of their earlier work for a sophisticated, monochromatic cool. Owning this record is like owning a piece of a film noir that was never made; it provides a soundtrack for those moments of deep solitude where the world feels both vast and claustrophobic.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the ticking clock intro into the haunting, synth-laden cover of 'The Sound of Silence'.
The way the bassline in 'You're No Good' pulses like a heartbeat against Ruth Radelet's detached, cool delivery.
The shimmering, crystalline synth lead that pierces through the mid-tempo gloom of 'Twist the Knife'.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Closer to Grey sound next to the rest of Chromatics's catalogue?

Mysterious+1.5σ

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

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