FRAGRANCE

Software

Progressive Electronic

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colorofmoney91
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Fragrance is Software's ode to the scent of beautiful women, apparently. Maybe a good idea for March (Women's History Month) or possibly Mother's Day, but the concept doesn't seem to have any progressive electronic appeal. This is one of the albums that Software released that consists entirely of spa and massage parlor new-age music, synthetic harp and echo-effect percussion intact. The tracks on this album actually get kind of long but, still, there is no progression in these tracks. The space effect of Software's earlier music is long gone, now opting for imagery of waterfalls, flowers, perfume bottles, and beautiful women gettin' their toenails trimmed by professionals.

Unless your getting a perm and need some delightful atmosphere for the wonderful occasion, I'd skip this one.

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Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | Review Permalink

Thierry

I just discovered this CD (and this band) in a second hand record shop. I was attracted by the label which released nice bands such as P'cock (the great "In'congnito" - 1981) and when I read the record was recorded and mixed by Klaus Schulze himself in 1990, my decision was made. And I must say I was not disappointed. This record features excellent moments: 'Fendi', 'Woman Pur', and especially 'Bouquet de Fleures' (yes with this spelling!), a 15 minutes epic. The band, a German trio (forget their silly name today) wanted to illustrate perfumes musically and this is a great idea idea! The music often sounds like Vangelis and Schulze of course. If you miss those two keyboards wizards (RIP), this disc is for you.

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Posted Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Review Permalink

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