Swedish darkwave/synth-pop group Twice A Man were one of the first minimal synth acts from their country, forming in 1981 out of the electro-punk group Cosmic Overdose. They are still active today, after transitioning into a more ambient sound in the 90s, which ultimately resulted in the trio's involvement in soundtrack work. "From A Northern Shore" was released in 1984, a deeply evocative record that benefits greatly from its pristine production; this isn't lo-fi minimal-wave, but rather sounds as polished as Depeche Mode during their "Music for the Masses" era. And like Depeche Mode during that period, Twice A Man uses a little to accomplish a lot. This album has a vast amount of space, leaving plenty of room between the glistening synths for punchy basslines and dark, bending guitars.
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