UK producers Arc Neon have outdone themselves on their latest EP release: Wet Dreams. As some of you readers may know I also do the Synth Erotica blog, which is 80s synth music produced as soundtracks to 80s porn movies. I love the sleazy synth sounds that accompany the sizzling action on screen and I do believe it's a treasure trove of some of the decades most golden tones.
It's a niche genre to be sure, but Arc Neon's latest release provides a small wink with a cherry red lipstick smile to vintage Synth Erotica throughout it's four tracks, and I for one applaude this release with a standing ovation.
None more so is this more so evident than in the totally kick arse track Looking For A Goddess. From they sultry synth melodies to the awesome VHS dating tape samples, this piece is a work of art. The use of samples can be a double edged sword in 80s music, it often proves more as a distraction than an enhancement but this track is a text book example of how to make it work 100%. Melodies work their ways around the samples cut from purely refined gold, these renaissance men from the 80s must've been beating bikini clad babes off with sticks. The visuals created from this experience are constantly amusing, and this is begging to get a video treatment at some stage.
Wet Dreams gets dark and apocalyptic with more great sample ladened synth soundscapes through Riot, which is a brilliant companion piece to Beyond Our Control (previously reported on Synthetix here). These tracks work even better together on the EP and once again, Arc Neon's use of samples is exemplary.
One last note must go to the opening track, Spring Break (Lisa's Theme). This is the aural equivalent of 80s auteur cinema classics like Hardbodies, Fraternity Vacation, Private Resort, etc. Raunchy and randy teenagers getting into trouble having nothing but a good time. The music paints the drama throughout, with moody melodies and bassline that brings in a superb element of darkness.
This EP is a stellar piece of work from Arc Neon and can be bought from their Bandcamp site here for the miniscule price of $3.50. Buy this EP and you too can begin describing yourself as a 'refined valley dude', which in our heart of hearts we all want to be.
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