Review by Jodi
Talk To Me The Colour Mixes by Neopop: A 1990 Time Capsule That Still Glows
Alright, buckle up, because we're diving into Talk To Me The Colour Mixes, a gem from the neon-lit era of 1990s Germany. Released under WEA Musik GmbH and masterminded by producer Christer Sandelin with some remix magic courtesy of Emil Hellman, this album is like that one friend who always shows up in sequins—flashy, fun, and impossible to ignore.
Let’s cut to the chase: genres? Electronic and Pop. Styles? House and Synth-pop. So yeah, it's basically begging you to bust out your roller skates and groove around an empty parking lot at sunset. But don’t let its retro vibes fool you; there’s more here than just nostalgia bait.
First off, the tracklist is short but sweet (or should I say… bittersweet synth?). You’ve got three mixes of "Talk To Me," each putting its own spin on things. Let me break down two tracks that stuck with me like bubblegum on a hot sidewalk:
Track Highlight 1: Talk To Me (The Rainbow Warrior Mix)
Okay, so picture this—you’re vibing in your room, maybe wearing something questionable from the '80s, and suddenly BAM, this mix hits. It’s all shimmering synths and beats that feel like they were designed for spinning disco balls in outer space. There’s something about how smooth yet punchy it feels—it doesn’t take itself too seriously, which makes it irresistible. Honestly, if this song were a person, it’d be the life of every party, handing out glow sticks while whispering cryptic poetry in your ear. Like, what does “Rainbow Warrior” even mean? Doesn’t matter. It works.
Track Highlight 2: Talk To Me (Colour Dub)
Now, THIS version strips everything back a bit, letting the bassline do most of the talking. If the Rainbow Warrior Mix is the flashy extrovert, then the Colour Dub is the chill cousin sipping coffee in the corner. It’s deeper, darker, and has this hypnotic quality that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I found myself zoning out during this one—not in a bad way, though. More like, “Oh crap, I’ve been staring at the ceiling fan for ten minutes.” Good music does that sometimes, right?
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So, why am I still thinking about these tracks decades later? Maybe it’s their unapologetic commitment to being weirdly catchy. Or maybe it’s because listening to them feels like stepping into a time machine where shoulder pads are huge, hair is bigger, and everyone’s convinced the future will involve flying cars. Spoiler alert: no flying cars yet, but hey, at least we’ve got tunes like these to keep us dreaming.
Final thought? This EP isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel—it’s just giving the wheel a fresh coat of neon paint and sending it spinning into the night. And honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you need. Now excuse me while I go hunt down a pair of leg warmers and blast this album loud enough to annoy my neighbors.
Rating: 8/10 – Not perfect, but definitely worth a listen if you want to feel like the star of your very own '90s dance montage.