MELOTRON - Weltfrieden

Usually, an album by electro-pop band consists of not more than a couple of hits and the rest are forgettable DM-esque tunes. “Weltfrieden” by Melotron is something else – collection of hits, flawlessly produced and masterfully constructed. From club favourites 'Brüder' and 'Gib Mir Alles' to 'Reich aus Glas' and 'Wohin ?', Melotron drives melodies through various tempos and beats with skill. Even mellow 'Wach Auf' and 'Glücklich' fit perfectly in cruising rhythm of the album.

Unfortunately, 'Digital' and 'Lilienthals Traum' are tiring (to put it mildly), but still don’t ruin the overall magnificent pop journey. Finally, my absolute favourite - 'Wir sind!!!' *not because Jeyenne (XPQ-21) is a god* is largely responsible for very high mark given to this edition. And I am not much of a electro/synth-pop fan (confession: the only reason I got the album is 'Brüder' with Dennis Ostermann from ISC… Hm… when I look at it again, their choice of guests is amazing – Julia Beyer (Technoir) sings like an angel on 'Folge mir ins Licht' and Kinderchor on 'Wach auf' complements the vocals superbly!).

If Melotron managed to make me enjoy “Weltfrieden”, then the real fans of their music will consider it a masterpiece. And if their next album equals this one, I’ll convert :))

(World) Peace!