“Black Spark” announces the brooding tone of this lead single from Manx Dreams forthcoming album Of Past Lives (due out April 8, 2022) with the title alone. The song begins with a measured pace of lightly distorted, layered synth drones and a steady beat and electronic bass line that establishes a leisurely pace like a walk on a moonless night in the industrial edge of town where street lights are sparse except for the commercial lots fenced in and desolate. When the vocals come in they’re reminiscent of Andrew Eldritch’s on the Sisters of Mercy song “Colours.” But more processed though occupying a similar place in the middle of the mix like a presence in the late night darkness to guide you from the outer edges to a place more welcoming. In the melodies of “Black Spark,” especially the intonations of the vocals one might hear hints of John Foxx or Steven Strange. Whatever the inspirations and influences on this track might be, Manx Dreams captures that mystique of late night life and journeys to places that retain a bit of mystery even in an era when seemingly everything is broadcast to the public. Listen to “Black Spark” on Spotify and connect with Manx Dreams at the links provided.
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