Album Review: Neptune by Deep C Diver
Alright, so I've been jamming to Neptune by Deep C Diver for a bit now, and honestly? It’s like stepping into some kind of retro-futuristic dreamworld. The album came out in 2020, but it feels timeless—like something you'd stumble across on an old Game Boy cartridge left behind in a thrift shop. Genre-wise, we’re talking electronic with a heavy dose of chiptune vibes, which is basically nerd music gold if you ask me.
Let’s get real here—the standout track has gotta be “Neptune.” I mean, how could it not stick? The title track just hits different. It's got this pulsing beat that sounds like it was ripped straight from an '80s arcade machine, but there’s also this kinda mysterious undertone to it. It’s playful yet slightly eerie, like when you’re playing a video game late at night and suddenly realize the room is way too quiet except for the bleeps and bloops. That synth melody keeps looping in my head hours after listening, and trust me, that doesn’t happen often.
Another banger on the album is “Aqua Circuit” (or whatever its actual name might be—I only remember bits). This one goes hard, dude. Imagine racing through neon-lit underwater tunnels while your pixelated submarine dodges glowing jellyfish. Yeah, it’s THAT vibe. There are these glitchy little breaks where everything drops out for half a second before slamming back in, and it just makes you wanna throw your hands up even though no one’s watching. Pure energy.
Deep C Diver self-released this gem under their own label, which honestly adds to the charm. You can tell they weren’t trying to please anyone but themselves, and that freedom really shines through. Plus, coming outta the UK, you know they’ve got that experimental edge mixed with solid production chops.
So yeah, overall, Neptune isn’t perfect—it’s rough around the edges sometimes, and maybe a couple tracks drag on longer than needed—but isn’t that part of the fun? It’s like finding treasure in a dumpster dive. Oh, and random thought: If Elon Musk ever sends a probe to Neptune, he should totally use this album as the soundtrack. Just saying.
