Somehow, Swedish synthpop bands manage to take analog synths, and make them sing. That's the best way of putting it. Of all the synthpop bands I have heard, none except for possibly Joy Electric have the mastery over analog synths that the Swedish synthpop bands seem to have. elegant MACHINERY is a perfect example, with very old-style synths, and oldish sounding drum machines. The ability to write great pop songs is icing on the cake, which eM possesses in copious quantities. Every song here a a chorus hook that'll hang onto you for days. A very good album. I have to say, my favorite track from here is definitely Myself With You. I guess I just know what kind of emotions the track is describing.

Jason Baker