Chris Harms, who stands out as a musical chameleon with his band Lord Of The Lost, is about to release his first solo album - 1980 (the year of his birth). The strongly reminiscent of the synth-pop album is the realization of a long-cherished dream finally coming to life. 1980, due on 31 January 2025 via Napalm Records, delivers a unique sound yet untapped in Harms' main band - it dives into the uniquely atmospheric synthesizer sounds of the 80s, interweaving them with electronic, wave and goth elements and completely diverting from guitar-driven rock style.
Harms' distinctive voice and 1980s synth-pop-inspired sound craft an atmospheric journey through time, starting with the wave-infused, dancefloor-ready album opener and first single, "I Love You". The music video perfectly complements the track, delivering captivating visuals that radiate the retro charm of the 80s.
Chris Harms adds: "'I Love You' - that immediately sounds like a cheerful summer hit to me. However, this first impression couldn't be more wrong. While the 80s synth sound effortlessly creates a sense of lightness, 'I Love You' is, at its core, one of the saddest songs I have ever written. Melancholy in neon colours".
Chris Harms describes 1980: "If I were forced to categorize this album and label it, it would probably say 'a strange but successful mix of Depeche Mode, Modern Talking and Sandra with Chris Harms' voice, but with less perm and mullet'".
Songs such as the hit "She Called Me Diaval" and "Lunamor" exude a pleasant lightness, while "Past Pain" and "May This Be Your Last Battlefield" strike a reflective note. Two selected duets round off the album: Harms welcomes guest singer Sven Friedrich (Solar Fake) on "Madonna Of The Night", while Ronan Harris (VNV Nation) can be heard on "The Grey Machines".
1980 deliberately avoids attempting to reinvent the wheel but is to be understood as a musical journey through time. It is proof of Harms' artistic versatility, for which he is admired and appreciated far beyond genre boundaries. There is no deliberate calculation or riding the wave of any trends on the album, but simply a passion, desire and love for music, with which Chris Harms has marked a remarkable new pinnacle in his discography as a musician. Link
CHRIS HARMS - Lord Of The Lost Vocalist To Release Debut Solo Album
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