Downes Braide Association – Suburban Ghosts (2015)

The first question that came to mind while listening to this album was “Does disco prog exist”? I’m sure some of the tracks on this album can be categorized as disco prog! All songs are created by Geoffrey Downes (Yes, Asia) and Christopher Braide, who does a lot of songwriting and producing for other well-known artists. Suburban Ghosts is the second album they made together, and it’s a wonderful album! It’s a concept album about isolation and loneliness in a small town suburbia, a subject that Christopher has experienced himself during his own childhood. You can hear certain themes and lyrics coming back from time to time in some of the songs. The album sleeve looks like it comes from the flashy eighties. The neon like colours, fonts and designs that are used make me happy.

Personal Playlist by Iris (29 June 2016)

I know, there’s a lot of new music released in the past few months, and I tried to listen to most of it of course… But sometimes you’re craving some older music again! Here’s my latest playlist, containing both recent and less recent albums…