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"In a style where the compositions are more direct and immediate, Midrone will not disappoint Lunear fans, as “Foreverness Revisited” skillfully blends pop and art rock."
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Launched two decades ago, Midrone is the project of Paul J. No, a French multi-instrumentalist based in Spain, who is also involved in the Lunear project alongside Jean-Philippe Benadjer and Sébastien Bournier. The latter two are also featured on “Foreverness Revisited,” which revisits the album originally recorded in 2012-2013, deemed unfinished by its creator and reworked here with new arrangements and production by David Paredes.
Comprising 10 tracks, “Foreverness Revisited” presents compositions with soft pop/rock accents, featuring the clear and smooth tone of Paul J. No—already highly appreciated on Lunear's productions—which is regularly doubled. The production is particularly polished, allowing the listener to distinguish and appreciate all the sounds deployed, whether they are electro-inspired (which is the case in many tracks), acoustic guitar accompaniment (for example, “Don't Mean Anything”), or simply the various guitar solos that regularly provide instrumental breaks (“A Miracle is in the Air,” “Many Ways to Say Goodbye,” ...) without overwhelming the rhythm section. The piano is frequently brought to the fore, supported by appropriate and never intrusive keyboard layers, resulting in a very judicious mix.
And just like with Lunear, a constant melodic concern inherent in each composition tickles the listener's ears in a very pleasant way. Mid-tempo and somewhat cottony atmospheres are the norm here, but that doesn't prevent variations in rhythm and mood, the use of somewhat rough guitars in ‘The Story of Jimmy Jack’ being a perfect illustration of this. And if the skeptical listener still needs convincing to take a closer look at these ten little gems, how can we ignore the obvious influence, conscious or not, of the Beatles? Whether on “The Little Walk Down Memory Lane” or “Springtime Night,” the echoes of the Liverpool band are clearly present.
In a register where the compositions are more direct and immediate, Midrone will not alienate Lunear fans, as “Foreverness Revisited” skillfully blends pop and art rock for a pleasure that is renewed with each listen. Definitely a project worth discovering. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
 01. A Miracle Is In The Air - 4:24
02. The little walk down memory lane - 4:30
03. Many ways to say goodbye - 4:21
04. Don't mean anything - 4:00
05. Springtime nights - 7:23
06. Arabian wonders - 5:02
07. The Story Of Jimmy Jack - 3:37
08. The party is over - 5:38
09. Halo - 4:48
10. Foreverness - 6:12
LINEUP:
Jp Benadjer: Guitares
Paul J.no: Chant / Guitares / Claviers
Seb Bournier: Batterie
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