'Angular Sky / Fade Away' is a two-track release that leans heavily into Kinetic Ideal's signature blend of shimmering synths, moody atmospheres, and emotionally distant vocals -the kind of sound that sits somewhere between nostalgia and late-night introspection.
“Angular Sky” opens things up with a crisp, driving rhythm and icy melodies that immediately pull you into that classic minimal wave headspace. It’s sleek but not cold, with just enough warmth in the production to keep it from feeling sterile. There’s a hypnotic quality to it, like watching city lights blur past a car window at night. The vocals drift rather than dominate, adding to the track’s detached, almost cinematic feel.
On the flip side, “Fade Away” slows things down and sinks deeper into a more melancholic mood. It trades momentum for atmosphere, wrapping you in lush pads and a sense of quiet longing. The track feels more inward-looking, like the comedown after the rush of the first song. It’s subtle, but that’s exactly where it hits hardest -nothing is overdone, and the restraint works in its favor.
Label:
Mannequin Records – MANEP2
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM
Country:
Canada
Released:
1982
Style:
New Wave, Punk, Post-Punk
Tracklist:
A Angular Sky 6:44
AA Fade Away 7:34
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