Proper R.E.T.R.O.

R.E.T.R.O.

Innotune aren’t known for reviewing all sorts of albums and releases from every corner of the world. When we like something – we put it in our podcast.

However, every now and then something special, different, and fresh pops up. That’s exactly what reached my ears today, and it’s called R.E.T.R.O. by the group mind.in.a.box.

It’s like everyone wants to make retro sounds these days, and then copies some supersaw stabs and arpeggios from back in the 90s. Some of it works, but it’s not what I would call proper retro. Proper retro for me is chip-music, trackers, 8-bit tracks and squeky sounds. If you know what “FT2″ means, then you know what I’m talking about. If not: Go get a history lesson in electronic music production.

Mind.in.a.box is a band consisting of two guys from Austria named Stefan Poiss and Markus Hadwiger. They originally created computer games, but decided to move into music production in 2002. Their sound isn’t exactly what you would call “2002-ish” but that’s what’s great about it! It’s full of 8-bit sounds and oldschool tracker-inspired sounds.

Their brand new album R.E.T.R.O. is just what it says: Retro. If you’re lucky enough to have access to Spotify, you can listen to it right HERE. If not, well, you’ll figure it out…

I strongly suggest you to check out the track “8-bit”, and here’s a snippet of the great lyrics – which is some of the best lyrics I’ve heard in a while:

8 bits are enough for me,
this is not where I should be.
my life is more than information,
I want a life beyond emulation.