Nation Of Language could have walked right out of the early ‘80s with their 2020 debut album ‘Introduction, Presence’. That record rolled up every flash of brilliance from the golden synth-pop era, while also embracing elements of post-punk and new wave along the way. The Brooklyn three-piece impressively channelled the giants of the game with every ounce of their spirit and soul.
The Story Behind Every Song On Nation Of Language’s New Album A Way Forward
Nation of Language don’t just keep doing more of the same on A Way Forward, though they totally could have gotten away with that. They extend themselves, influenced partly by krautrock, rather than sticking entirely with the new wave sound of their debut, but also remain impressively sonically consistent. With their sophomore album, Nation of Language solidify themselves as mainstays of ’20s synth-pop music.
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