Audio experimentation' and 'a good song' aren't always terms you hear side by side. Sometimes the planets align and you get lucky - Def Leppard is such a moment. Both tracks on this release are based on a dark industrial vibe: deep bass, scary distortions and metallic samples a'la Berghain. However Donny has a feel for melodies, and adds a playfullness reminiscent of chiptunes, allthough the sounds are richer and carefully edited by a true perfectionist. There are also obvious elements of electro in Pre, Erle which adds portions of the same kind of Justice-type energy bound to bring fists in the air. The title track on the other hand, has more airy feel to it, which brings about a paradoxical summer-like sentiment. Astor Bell's fourth release makes no sense when put in words. But when played loud it does!
![[astor004] Donny Karson - Def Leppard](/img/work/nomencl/m_510.jpg "[astor004] Donny Karson - Def Leppard")
