One thing I’ll say about Pink Turns Blue, they are consistent. You can always count on them for a danceable, mid-tempo, four-on-the-floor, atmospheric jam. So it comes as no surprise when they come through with their newest, Black Swan.
This Berlin band has been doing its thing since 1985 and has been seminal in what would become Darkwave. From the opening synth riff of Follow Me, these eleven songs bring everything that fans of the band have come to expect and enjoy.
The title track brings the first noticeable tempo change, followed by the speedier Like We All Do. I suppose the argument could be made that these songs all blend together and Black Swan is basically a 49-minute long song. But that’s not to say that it’s a bad 49-minute song. Again, consistent. And PTB songs are nothing if not well-crafted.
Overall, a thoughtful blend of guitar and synth tied together neatly in pop-oriented package.
https://pinkturnsblue.bandcamp.com/album/black-swan