Apoptygma Berzerk – Apollo (Live On Your TV) : Energy
by Niki N. Phaser on Jul.23, 2009, under Ignored-Gold
Apoptygma Berzerk, a Norwegian futurepop band, has tackled mainstream success, especially with their 2005 album You and Me Against the World, but never quite make it in becoming a household name, other than in their own field. Their last album continues a more accessible sound, that distances them from the euro-futurepop scene which they practically help build in the 90′s. Released in January 2009, Rocket Science is probably one of the best albums to come out this year and also one of the most underestimated. It’s filled with powerful tracks, like Black vs. White, The State of Your Heart – Shit End of the Deal, Trash or Shadow. But, to respect the band’s choice, I’ll recommend for starters their first single off of Rocket Science, Apollo (Live On Your TV). If released by any mainstream band, this song would have most likely became one the biggest hits this year. The catchy keyboards and the energetic guitars would make anyone instantly start jogging. And smile while doing it. And when say ‘anyone’, I mean anyone, but old Apop fans, who are mostly disappointed with Stephan Groth’s new pop direction. Also, Good Charlotte fans should know that Benji Madden makes a vocal cameo on Apollo (Live On Your TV).
And P.S. Despite rumours, Stephan Groth is not Brian Molko’s older brother…
July 26th, 2009 on 4:57 pm
I personally think that this song and video was made just to attract people’s attention because of the name, lyrics and content… a small cry for attention(help) for the band. But that’s just me
Also, the video is low budget, except for the suit and the music gear, i could of made that video with a HD camera.
April 14th, 2010 on 10:07 am
i personally love the new cd..but im a person who grew up on a huge variety of music so im very open minded when it comes to music…oh and btw..lmao on the line about brian molko lol…and all this time i thought i was the only one who noticed the resemblance..between their looks and their voices sometimes..almost like freakin twins i swear o.o
lol