Simeone -‘An Introduction to…Simeone.’ (self-released)

Lee Simeone is a wonder-kid who has taken the notion of what the late seventies and early eighties musicains did and run with it. I have never met him, but I would be willing to bet that he has the vast majority (if not all) of Gary Numan’s albums, feels that Ultravox ceased to matter when Midge Ure took over from John Foxx, and would prefer to live in Berlin than LA, though wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to go to Japan.

All this is, of course, pure speculation on my part. What is clear is that this introductory package (fourteen new tracks, some which appeared on his debut album The Dream Weaver) showcases that there is something rather good at work here. Whilst all 21 tracks can be quite intense one after the other, it is clear that he understands dark-wave (synth-goth if you really need things broken up and made simple for you), and also relishes working with some of the pioneers. So there are collaboreations with ex-Renegade Soundwave member Gary Asquith, Adam and the Ants’ Kevin Mooney, as well as Karel Fialka and the aforementioned John Foxx.

The three tracks he picked out for me to share with you give a clear sign of his talent. While this won’t appeal to all, those who understand this msuic will take it to their hearts and watch where he goes from here…film soundtracks and some seriously cool music is my guess.

***1/2

Simeone -‘The Translucent Track.’ mp3

Simeone-‘Epica II.’ mp3

Simeone -‘Little Lost Soul.’ mp3