HTRK, “Work (Work, Work)” (Ghostly International, 2011)
Synth-pop without the pop, if you can imagine such a thing. Their m. o. is to create empty spaces in which clanging and whooshing of a sparse variety can occur. The beats are quite dancy, though, and the lead chanteuse is captivatingly melodic at times. One of the three members killed himself during the recording, and (perhaps in response) this is surprisingly affecting.
Try 2, 4, 7, 8
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