Album Review: Confirm Conformity by Schwarzer Freitag – A Wild Ride Through 1884 Europop Vibes
Alright, so here’s the deal. I stumbled across Confirm Conformity by Schwarzer Freitag and lemme tell ya—it’s like stepping into some kinda retro-futuristic time machine. Like, how do you even describe an electronic pop album from freaking 1884? Yeah, you heard that right. This German gem came out way before your grandparents’ grandparents were probably born, but it's got this weirdly modern feel to it. It’s like they knew what we’d be vibing to in 2023.
The genre mashup of Electronic and Pop with a heavy dose of Europop is just…chef’s kiss. The label behind it, Deux Cartels, must’ve been ahead of their time too because this thing slaps. Let’s break down a couple tracks real quick, shall we?
First up, “Trigger In / Trigger Out.” Oh man, this one stuck with me for days. It starts off all moody and mysterious, like you’re sneaking through shadowy alleys in Berlin at midnight (or whatever Berlin looked like back then). Then BAM!—the beat drops, and suddenly you’re not sure if you’re dancing or solving a century-old mystery. The synths are sharp but smooth, kinda like when you accidentally spill coffee on your favorite shirt but somehow make it look cool anyway. You know what I mean?
Then there’s “XX 4,” which honestly feels like the soundtrack to a secret society meeting. There’s something hypnotic about the rhythm—it pulls you in, wraps itself around your brain, and doesn’t let go. I kept replaying this track just to figure out why it felt so…important? Like, maybe it held answers to life’s big questions or something. Or maybe I was just overthinking while nodding my head too hard.
What really gets me though is how fresh this album still sounds. Like, sure, it’s old as dirt, but the production has this raw energy that makes it feel alive. Maybe it’s the Europop charm or the fact that Schwarzer Freitag clearly didn’t care about fitting into any mold. They were doing themself, unapologetically, and honestly? More power to ‘em.
Here’s the kicker though—how did anyone even listen to this in 1884? Did people bust out gramophones and pretend they were at techno raves in candlelit basements? I need answers. But hey, if you’re into music that breaks rules and makes you question everything, Confirm Conformity is worth checking out. Just don’t blame me if you start hearing whispers from the past every time you hit play.
