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"Unexploded: Promo CDM; Hailing from Denmark this project delivers a pure crossover style mixing different styles like new wave,
rock and pop with each other. The opening cut “Unavoidable” impressed me for the amazing production and stereo effects!
Unexploded reveals a mature sound and cool mix of impressive guitar parts and new wave bass lines.
The new wave influence is a kind of red line running through the tracks, but it’s just a kind of background influence.
Unexploded is hard to classify, but reveals a progressive sound. The 4 songs are quite diversified in influences.
The quieter and wafting “Bitchslapping A Crocodile” reveals an amazing amount of little details in the writing.
I guess it will be not easy for this project to make its way, but production wise this is a great piece of music!"
(Side-Line (BE) 2008)
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"Unexploded: Promo CDM; Unexploded is a pleasant acquaintance from our neighboring country Denmark.
Unexploded is a one-man project consisting of a gentleman who calls himself Spine.
As a teaser for Unexplodeds upcoming album coming next year,
the band has released a promo-maxi with four tracks that have already received attention around in the world.
The music can easily be described as a sort of synth rock.
The music itself is not overly complicated and feels very awake and alert.
On Unexplodeds Myspace page you’ll find FSOL, Underworld and Pink Floyd as influences, which makes sense when you hear the music.
The first track is called "Unavoidable" and is a good poisonous song where the refrain firmly etches into the listeners mind.
"Invert" is track two and is clearly the strongest track. The song is nice, has suspense and a great pop touch.
The other two songs are introvert synth rock that works, but it is "Unavoidable" and "Invert" that creates the balance on the disc.
Both are two really strong cards. Spine’s voice sounds good on all tracks.
Unexploded has their own identity and are definitely worth discovering.
The music is interesting and I am eagerly waiting to hear what Unexploded can do on his upcoming album."
(Synth.nu (SE) 2008)
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"Unexploded: Demo; Danish electro rockers Unexploded classify themselves as 'trip rock',
the genre usually affiliated with bands like Massive Attack and the like.
Their four-track promo EP serves as an appetizer for their upcoming full length record next year.
Musically, the band are trippy alright.
Their soundscapes are extremely loose, often making the listener feel like he's swimming underneath the surface of a
mammoth-size lake at night
(thin parallels to Thrice's "Water" EP on "The Alchemy Index" can also be heard). In other words: their sound is gloomy as hell.
Think Massive Attack here. The voice of their vocalist appears kind of frightening, consisting mostly of deep spoken-word passages,
often with intense lyrical messages and kind of resemble Rammstein's vocals. Pretty interesting overall."
(RockFreaks.net (DK) 2008)
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"Unexploded: 4-Track Demo:
This is the first time that I review a disc which is not really intended for publication since the good old punkrocker days...
Unexploded is an electro solo project from Denmark.
From the studio Spine produces this dense, atmospheric and sometimes psychedelic drifting sound,
that efter the 20th time still is seductive and tempting to listen to.
A pleasant, and sometimes also slightly bitter feeling, that in the long run ultimately carry the Dane forward on his trip...
The song Invert is a delicacy, which really reveals the true multilayeredness of Spine's creativity.
According to release plan the first album of unexploded is due in 2009. We wait with anticipation and excitement."
(Nightshade Magazine (DE) 2008)
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"Unexploded is different enough to stand on it's own. There is no shortage of electronic music.
The trick is finding bands that stand out...
When you find a band like Unexploded, you start to think there might be hope after all."
(Dark Culture (US) 2008)
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Unexploded: Venomlake (promo EP);
"Limited promo release from Copenhagen based darkwave act Unexploded,
which is the creative genius of singer/songwriter/producer Spine.
The tracks on offer really showcase Spine’s creative studio know how,
and with elements of electro and darkwave this EP gives a great insight into the dark world of the creator."
(Insomnia Magazine (UK) 2008)
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"Unexploded plays atmospheric electro-rock, dominated by epic synths, chanting vocals and condensed layers of grumbling guitars.
One easily dreams into their universe, and here and there one is reminded of The Cure, Jean Michel Jarre,
Depeche Mode og Finnish cult band
This Empty Flow. When the band is visiting Nemoland it will be an open air event.
One could owe them a night concert, as a night black starry sky would be an obvious backdrop for Unexploded's dark edged sci-fi-rock."
(Citadel Magazine (DK) 2008)
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"Mature and modern, Unexploded’s EP hones a slick,
alternative dance rock sound that’s drenched in the highlights of all things atmospherically seductive.
With a dark and brooding greatness,
the bass immediately steps in “Invert” with its driving rhythm to usher in wet synth washes
that viciously begin to dominate the aural arena.
Unexploded constructs their own signature sound, resulting in an intoxicating juxtaposition of soft, yet dark,
electronic beats that climax into layered vocal bliss. “Bitchslapping A Crocodile” returns to the same ferocity,
wavering wood block undertones slowly churn lightly picked guitar lines and sinister low-end vocals into an uneasy electronic mix,
conjuring an ominous Vangelis-inspired creepiness that will work the listener’s musical imagination
deep into the grey and hazy atmospheres.
"Venom” wreaks damage with its sonic bite, dripping synths and guitar lines begin to quickly surround the listener.
As a fitting conclusion to the EP,
it continues on a darker tint with more of a distorted guitar presence that occasionally breaks up the song’s overall cold,
dreamy and ambient overtones.
Unexploded is a strong musical offering for those who love the combination of rock and synth."
(The Muse's Muse (US) 2008)
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"Very interesting with an own style. "Unavoidable" took residence in my head. Catchy!
"Bitchslapping A Crocodile" is a great dark crawler. Impressive!
The other two tracks are fine tunes too. Unexploded's sound is clear with a powerful bass.
Music not for the masses but for connoisseurs! Recommended!
I wish them the very best for their career, Unexploded deserve attention."
(DJ AZ (DE) 2008)
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"Copenhagen’s own Unexploded - A danceable mix of great notes to keep you moving.
When music comes along that takes me on a trip, it warms my heart. I found this with this great band from Denmark.
From the first song on this cd, Unavoidable, I was hooked, bopping along to this great cd as I listened in my car.
Each song is a treat.
I look very much forward to hearing what this band has in store for us for the future. As it is, I’m eagerly waiting.
Kick ass great music: 9/10"
(Twisted Dreams Magazine (US) 2008 #6)
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"Atmospheric, dark, floating; Unexploded follow their own path on their 4-track demo.
The cd is at all times great to listen to, with its loads of rhythms and resounding guitars.
The Danes of Unexploded certainly know their craft and definitely belong to the best group of musicians and composers out there.
Very beautiful. 5/5"
(Crawling Tunes Magazine (DE) 2008 #4)
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"Good song. Nice, programmed groove and atmospheric keyboards." Mick Glossop,
industry veteran having 30+ years of experience in the area of
production, mixing and engineering, working with other artists like Suede, Frank Zappa, Gary Numan, Van Morrison,
Sinead O' Connor, Lloyd Cole,
Public Image, Tangerine Dream, Mike Oldfield etc.
(TheProgFiles.com (US) 2008)
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Animal rights movement magazine ANIMA interview with Spine.
(ANIMA (DK) 2007)
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"The band Unexploded from Copenhagen convince with big atmospheric electrosounds and cool new wave-style guitars and singing.
The mixture is reminiscent of great synthpop like Tears For Fears and film music in Ennio Morricone style."
(Schallgrenzen Musik Blog (DE) 2007)
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Radio Hinnerup interview with Spine.
The interview is available for streaming in Danish in the music player.
(Radio Hinnerup (DK) 2008)
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"Fresh-Picked Music: Unexploded.
A cross between Depeche Mode and Linkin Park?
Though that description may seem like an unlikely and possibly unkind sound combination, it's actually quite pleasing.
Listen to Unexploded's song "Invert" and you'll understand.
Don't miss the Copenhagen-based band's other stellar hybrid tracks of alternative rock and electronica."
(eMusician Magazine (US) 2007)
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"Unexploded, Reviewed: 4-track promo EP. Something different for a change!
Unexploded's music is a nice breath of fresh air at the moment,
and the next time a generic rock-by-numbers band claims to be alternative, I can say 'no',
listen to Unexploded - now that's alternative!
Its rocky, but in an electro/atmospheric kind of a way, and is, quite frankly, a bit difficult to describe.
Think Sonic Youth at their rockiest meets a pissed off Pet Shop Boys with a bit of trip hop chucked in and you might be someway there.
And all these elements combine to paint an obscure and haunting landscape that is,
quite frankly, very European, very eerie and very very good.
Overall? It takes a lot to impress me at the moment, and Unexploded have done just that.
If there's any justice in the world, Unexploded are going to be massive."
(Voltcase Magazine (UK) 2007)
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"About To Explode. Unexploded is the musical brainchild of one Spine, who acts as lead singer, songwriter and producer.
Spine mixes alternative-rock with elements of electro and progressive and creates a very intense and energetic sound.
He likes to experiment with sounds, and Unexploded seems to be the right channel to let that creativity run loose.
Several EPs have already been released by Unexploded, and songs have appeared on various Danish samplers and soundtracks.
For live performances, Spine recruits a band of skilled musicians,
and during the last few years, several concerts have been absolved,
one of them at the prestigious Roskilde Festival. The debut album is in the pipeline and should be released next year."
(Music Of The Moment (CH) 2007)
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"Unexploded is a unique Danish rock band that understands what it means to create alternative rock.
With a starting point in lead singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and producer Spine's creative discharges,
the band combines its innovative rock sound with elements from both electronica and triphop,
which gives the music a very characteristic, intense and international sound.
Songs of the band has found its way to shelves on several Danish and foreign compilations and soundtracks,
and especially live the compelling and energy filled song universe come to its right."
(Fabriken (DK) 2006)
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"Unexploded's music is a beautiful and fragile creature, while being quite direct.
What really makes the band interesting, is the interaction between Spine's dark lightly crooner voice and his higher voices:
a meeting between cold and warm reflecting the lyrics often erotic game between nearness and distance,
which is actually captured quite well in these lines from ”Quiet When I Shout”:
”Like the weather I will turn / First I’ll freeze and then I’ll burn / It’s so tough to figure out / Why I’m quiet while I shout”.
When the magic dust works, the small hairs on the arms stand erect. Just listen to the distinguished ”Superposition”,
where the endless waving guitar figure walks hand in hand with an almost nursery song simple melody,
or the hazy ”Morning Mist” that exactly feels a little like the first tender,
fine sun beams finding their way down through the fog a fresh summer morning.
When coming across one of these tracks, one is deeply grateful to have ears!
Keep a close eye on when Unexploded goes off, because it can really become something of a flash!"
(Geiger Magazine (DK) 2006)
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"My favorite song is 'Untold From A Renegade' with the almost ambient intro and the hypnotic bass groove.
'Climber' is also exciting in a delicious leaned-back way, remeniscent of Massive Attack's Mezzanine-sound;
something that actually characterizes all the songs of the demo."
(Diskant (DK) 2005)
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"Unexploded (DK) - Trip hop, rock and dub in a refreshing and curious way.
A new Danish band with ambitions and skills to create trip hop, rock and dub in a refreshing and curious way.
Besides making the audience move their feet and look around for a dancing partner, Unexploded has made
The Danish Broadcasting Association prick up their ears and include them on the compilation DR Radio Recordings Two.
Now they are ready to offer more than just a short sample of their music."
(Roskilde Festival (DK) 2005)
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"Musicwise Unexploded (DK) in a strange way is related to Mikael Simpson;
they both have a weakness for dubby rythms to supply their otherwise conventional vocals.
Unexploded furthermore has a strong empathy for the triphop style of song and guitar,
are more extroverted and filmic panned than the more introverted and brief Simpson.
Sometimes they sound like Pet Shop Boys, but mostly they sound of alternative rock."
(Musikbiblioteket (DK) 2005)
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"Radio Recordings Two stretches from Pellarins deep electronic dub to Unexplodeds new wave-sonorous electro...
...The 9 tracks are mostly downbeat and oriented towards listening and holds up an impressive high standard.
It sure is an excellent and well compiled compilation."
(GAFFA Magazine (DK) 2005)
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