Contrary to what some might think about this experimental band, S U R V I V E, the musicians didn’t form themselves just before the Netflix series « Stranger Things » with great success. There are four members of the band, and they had already released three albums before the one in question. While they remain true to their foundational sound, it’s evident that there’s a significant influence and clear improvement in the sonic dimension, which is even more expansive and cinematic on this album.

What sets this album apart is its ability to tell a story while maintaining consistency from one track to another. It exudes an energy that quickly dispels any notion of simply dancing to electronic music. S U R V I V E is among the best at composing tracks that can carry the listener with such intensity, and their fourth album, « R7349, » is a testament to this talent.

Staying true to the sonorities borrowed from 80s films (in the synthwave genre), this album is impressive and seamlessly complements the soundtrack of « Stranger Things » (composed by half of the group). In summary, this fourth album is a sure bet. Give it a listen, and you’ll hear for yourself.

Much more than mood-setters for Stranger Things, the synth masters of S U R V I V E carve out a compelling niche of their own.

– Pitchfork