Synthetique
by Anthony Tognazzini French indie pop trio Prototypes build on the hooky, New Wave-inspired sound of their debut (which was really a compilation of their first two independently released albums) with 2008’s SYNTHETIQUE. Blending synth pop and the cheek of classic French pop, SYNTHETIQUE is as well constructed as it is enjoyable to listen to. Thanks to Isabelle Le Doussal’s sexy vocals and the minimal, muscular sound of the band, Prototypes prove that simple, synth-driven pop tunes are alive and thriving.