Medina - For Altid
We cover a rich diversity of stuff on The Singles Jukebox, but it's fair to say that melancholic Scandinavian synth-pop is one of our specialist subjects. As such it's no surprise that I first came across Medina's melancholic Danish synth-pop through "Kun for Mig" appearing in the Jukebox's top songs of 2009. And indeed found out about their return this year, with the awesome "Synd for Dig", in the same way.
You can already my thoughts on the wonders of that song via the link, but after "Synd for Dig" kicks off For Altid it carries through on that promise. "Kl. 10" does dramatic strings and perfect poise, "Lyser i Mørke" does a fine job both anthemic piano ballad and weird discordant futurism. All repeatedly punch through the language barrier (although amidst the Danish I'm pretty sure that "Vend Om" features some very Anglo-Saxon swearing), which is no mean feat.
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