The thing about Alexander Veljanov's solo albums is that they will always be compared to
what he does as half of Deine Lakaien. This is unfortunate as his two previous outings under
his own name have been splendid little affairs tailored more to an introspective
countenance, embellished by some surprisingly harrowing lyrical narratives. Now on leave
from Deine Lakaien, Veljanov gives us a most tantalizing new record replete with curious
instrumentation, stunning arrangements and, of course, that Voice.
"Porta Macedonia" has provoked some controversy in certain quarters due to it's name alone.
Weather or not this is intentional on the part of our German/Macedonian hero remains to be
seen. But one thing is certain, people are talking about his new work in greater numbers
than ever before. With good reason.
Listening to the intonations of "Nie Mehr" you are taken out of the mundanity you lead as a
life and put in a dimly lit cafe' around closing time. The half-time breakbeat drives you on
into the darkened recesses of your own subconscious (check out the video for this song to
get a better idea of what I'm talking about). "We Can't Turn Back" wrenches at your
emotions, it culls the herd. "His Vita" and it's spidery guitar work almost takes on a regal
tone of resigned despair. Is it the march of the doomed or the damned he seeks to
illuminate?
A lot of what Veljanov aims for he hits magnificently, the death of hope being a primary
target. The loss of belief, the well with no end in sight which one tumbles down without
end. "Porta Macedonia" may not be everyone's desired cup of tea but to me it's everything he
sought to do with Run Run Vanguard filtered through the experiences life and age have sent
his way. The man is doing some serious thinking here and so should you.
Limited Edition:
- 1 x CD Porta Macedonia and bonus EP comes in a high quality digipak. EP includes
2 bonus tracks and several song remixes from known and unknown remix artists.
- Leather hardback photo book, 48 pages, with partially unpublished photos and all song
lyrics.
- Presented in a high quality box
Tracklist:
CD1
01 Der Kongress
02 Nie Mehr
03 His Vita
04 We Can't Turn Back
05 Mein Weg
06 The New Order
07 Konigin Aus Eis
08 Dirt
09 Lily B.
10 Your House On My Hill
11 Zwei Vor Und Drei Zuruck
CD2
01 Sweet And Sour
02 Der Meister Und M.
03 We Can't Turn Back (Phon Noir Remix)
04 Konigin Aus Eis (Lawinen Remix)
05 We Can't Turn Back (Novogradska Remix)
06 Konigin Aus Eis (Covenant Remix)
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