Xeno & Oaklander have made it clear that they are analog-purists living in a digital age, and the payoff is an authentic and well executed interpretation of the French coldwave sound in the form of 2009's "Sentinelle". The duo of Sean McBride (aka Martial Canterel) and Liz Wendelbo offer a reserved but effective vocal presence that never subtracts from the icy-cold essence of this record. Martin Dupont are without a doubt the first influence that comes to mind, a welcome resource whose blend of minimal-synth and synthpop defined the 80s coldwave scene. Instrumental tracks like "Toho Picture" prove that Xeno & Oaklander are not just another synth-revival novelty act.
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