Beborn Beton - Darkness Falls Again

There is more than one way to listen to Darkness Falls Again, the ninth studio album from German legends Beborn Beton. It is, on one hand, a collection of contemporary synth-pop hymns built for the dancefloor—boasting a solid musical base in the golden 80s with a dash of cool 90s influence. On the other hand, it is a deeply mature work where catchy tunes and sophisticated songwriting combine to form a sonic joyride with a conscience.

Founded in 1989, the trio of Stefan Netschio, Stefan Tillmann, and Michael Wagner has always aimed to keep synth-pop relevant. After a storied career that included international hits like Nightfall and Fake, followed by a long hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with the acclaimed A Worthy Compensation. Now, having taken the time to perfect their craft, they have delivered a masterpiece. Darkness Falls Again has all the ingredients that make the genre great: songs that make the legs twitch, a dash of melancholy, a pinch of irony, and a knife-tip of anger.