By now you will know that have been following the rise of Luke Tangerine, so when we found out that the star had released his album, in collaboration with Kate Pending, titled – Tomorrow’s Dreams of Yesterday, we couldn’t wait to listen in full in full and share our experience.
The record opens with Gonzo Trip which invites us to “fly” with the creators as they invite us on a glitch-pop trip. Fans of Robyn will absolutely love this – we appreciate the vocal production, the catchy hooks, astral synths and playful, vibrant energy as Kate sings, “There’s absolutely no-one just like you…”
The dimensionality is abundant – and we expect this to be prevalent across the entire album. Next up is Sonic Youth, which taps into a futuristic energy, with spoken word introspection from Kate Pending. The cyber aesthetic feels almost cinematic – something that could be used for a blockbuster movie set in the future.
Ipanema Rendezvous invites us on a journey delving deep into the realms of longing, illusion, and the intricate dance between reality and imagination. The track, set against the evocative backdrop of Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema Beach, serves as both a homage to and a reimagining of classic bossa nova themes. The narrative of the song manifests a mysterious woman waiting at a café on Ipanema Beach, only to realize that the person she longs for is a figment of her imagination.
This leads us to Space Cadet which opens with astral synths and repeated hooks, again a consistent theme of this album, which is catchy, remaining in our minds long after the experience is over. It is playful, cerebral and captivating. This particular opus transports us to another realm!
ICU is a track that we covered previously, and taps into that Robyn-esque vibe again. The message is witty and invites us to assert boundaries. The synth design is super dynamic, showcasing Luke’s genius production skill. It now comes with a brand new music video!
Next is Right of Passage, which kicks off with the cohesive nature of the overarching record, spoken word moments, and a more chilled approach than its predecessor. We connect with the intricacy of the composition and the meaning of the song which can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on how the listener is at the time of experiencing the track.
Femme Fatale 007 is work of genius, inspired by the concept of the iconic Bond girl. If the British James Bond producers are ready for a trip in the upcoming Bond movie, then this is a perfect soundtrack addition.
This brings us to Echoes, which holds a zen energy, with stunning synth arpeggios, intertwined with nuanced detailing and a sublime vocal performance from Kate who shows her diversity. It feels connected, peaceful and holds the highest emotional quotient on the record.
Pastlife Mix is trippy from the outset, almost psychedelic. We appreciate the juxtaposition and cerebral jazz elements – showing how Luke has the ability to transcend genres, at the same time as making it his very own.
Finally, we experience Embers which has an almost UK-garage vibe to close, with a meditative energy as Kate sings, “it’s just you and me…”. This marks a meaningful finale for the album – it is genre expansive, poetic and an homage to the collaborative effort of the duo, who have come together in an incredible way to bring to life a cohesive, emotive and trippy record that deserves to be heard far and wide!