Album Review: Flamenco by Neutronic & Onivid
Let’s get one thing straight—when I first hit play on Flamenco, I wasn’t expecting much. Another electronic album? Cool, sure. But this… this was different. Released back in 2015 by the Spanish duo Neutronic & Onivid, it’s like they took everything you thought you knew about trance and flipped it upside down. No label backing them, just raw vibes straight outta Spain. And damn, does it show.
The title track “Flamenco” is where the magic starts. It doesn’t come at you all guns blazing—it sneaks up, kinda like that moment when the sun dips below the horizon but leaves this warm glow behind. The beat builds slow, teasing you with these intricate layers of sound until BAM, you’re hooked. There’s something hypnotic about how they blend traditional flamenco guitar flicks into progressive trance synths. Like, who even thinks to do that? By the time the drop hits, you’re not just listening anymore—you’re living it. Every pulse feels alive, electric, like your heartbeat syncing up with the music. Honestly, it’s hard to explain without sounding cheesy, but trust me, this track sticks to your soul.
Then there’s “Desert Dreams,” another standout (if you can call it that because every song here has its own vibe). This one’s more introspective, almost melancholic. You know those late-night drives when you’re lost in thought, staring out at endless black roads? That’s what this track feels like. The melodies are softer, more fluid, pulling you deeper into some kind of trance—not the club kind, but the existential “who am I?” type. It’s hauntingly beautiful, and yeah, maybe a little too emo for some people, but isn’t that what good music’s supposed to do? Make you feel stuff you didn’t even know was there?
What makes Flamenco special is how unapologetically itself it is. These guys aren’t trying to fit into any box or chase trends—they’re just doing their thing. Sometimes it works so well it hurts. Other times, it’s just… nice. Not every track blew my mind, but the ones that did? They left a mark.
Here’s the kicker though—listening to this album made me realize something weird. Trance music always felt kinda detached to me before, like it existed in this shiny, untouchable world. But Flamenco proves otherwise. It’s messy, human, real. Kinda like life itself. So if you’re looking for an escape, this might be it. Or maybe it’ll make you face things head-on instead. Either way, it’s worth a shot.
Oh, and fun fact: apparently, no one really knows why they named themselves Neutronic & Onivid. Maybe it means something deep. Or maybe they were just messing around. Who cares? The music speaks louder than words anyway.
