Fantom 87 - Beyonder

Fantom 87 - Beyonder

I enjoyed some tracks off of Wilds, but not all of them. The ones I did like, I didn't enjoy them as much as I did everything else Fantom 87 has done. It's clear Fantom 87 was exploring new ground. However, I don't think that ground was explored as well as it could have. I'm not saying it was bad. I'm just saying the potential that was there wasn't fully realized. Still, it was a wonderful little album that's worth listening to every now and then.

On Beyonder, we find Fantom 87 returning to the space and sci-fi themes of old. The melodies definitely reflect that. Whether it's relaxing while floating through nebulae or hunting down space pirates, this album has got you covered. There was always something calming about Fantom 87's music. Even amidst those moments of intense action, There's always a bit of a chill. I think this album contains that more than previous outings.

There definitely as a lot of potential on Wilds that I wish our synth hero would've explored more. Wilderness themed synthwave would definitely be unique. We can all it "naturewave", or something. Nevertheless, this return to his usual style is certainly enjoyable. Maybe in the future we will see our talented synth artist branch out again and refine it so that it's equally as competitive as his space-synth.

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