Susana and the Magical Orchestra

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Rune Grammofon

Rating: 4/5

Karen Carpenter meets Joy Division in gothic synth-pop heaven. The cult Norwegian duo's third album more than upholds their excellent standards while offering a further twist to the tale: a full conversion to beyond-the-pale 1980s keyboard sounds. Not all the 10 songs here are equally good but at its best – 'Recal', 'Someday', 'Palpatine's Dream', a beautiful cover of Roy Harper's 'Another Day' – this is truly awe-inspiring music, provoking deep thoughts and sublime feelings.

Download: 'Another Day', 'Palpatine's Dream'