Vamp

Perfect Synthpop

     

Vamp is the kind of album that sticks in your head after a few listens. The upbeat melodies of "Addiction" and "This Doesn't Hurt At All" belie the pensive themes while the lush echoplex of "Beautiful" is the kind of love ballad everyone wants sung to them. Dulcet synths pair perfectly with Stephen's vocal stylings, offering the listener a plush and luxuriant journey. You could say that the album has an overall brooding theme, but it's rarely morbid. It's more often a contemplative examination of the imperfect experience of being human. The album is quite enjoyable and best played in low-lit rooms or while driving at night. Vamp makes the world of synth-pop a better place.