Francesco Mingrino, the mastermind behind the pulsating project Younger Than Me, announces his highly anticipated debut album, “The Golden Age Of Love,” set to ignite dance floors on March 2024 via 90’s Wax. This sonic tapestry transcends mere nostalgia, offering a vibrant reimagining of ’90s club music for the contemporary era.
Mingrino, steeped in the euphoric memories of rave culture, weaves a masterful blend of Progressive House, Trance, EBM, Breakbeat, and Techno, breathing new life into these iconic genres. “The Golden Age Of Love” serves as a love letter to this deeply rooted passion, seamlessly fusing its essence with modern electronic sensibilities.
His journey as Younger Than Me has already left an indelible mark on the scene. Releases on esteemed labels like Bordello A Parigi, XXX, Bar, and Dischi Autunno cemented his position as a force to be reckoned with. Collaborations with Skatebård, Francesco Farfa, Timothy Clerkin, and Curses (as Y2C) further solidified his unique sound, a blend of playful energy and forceful impact.
The album unfolds like a carefully curated experience, each track pulsating with Younger Than Me’s signature style. “Long Life Death” sets the stage with a cinematic Carpenteresque soundscape, building anticipation for the vibrant journey ahead. “Zarathustra Dance” picks up the pace, its low-slung beat and intricate lead line crafting a dancefloor-destroying tension.
A highlight emerges with “Eternal Sunshine Of Solitary Mind,” featuring Massimiliano Pagliara. This collaborative gem builds around a captivating melody, laced with tight arpeggios and pulsating acid lines. “Sadness Is The Only Way To Happiness” dives into the early ’90s, exploring a darker, introspective side of Trance before morphing into a progressive beast, haunted by ethereal vocals and driving basslines.
Beyond the dancefloor anthems, Younger Than Me showcases his versatility. “Memory Is A Clock,” reminiscent of his earlier track “Vortix,” embraces breakbeat territory, offering a contemplative melody and trademark arpeggios against a steady bassline. Collaborations with Brame & Hamo (“Raver’s Heart Is A Mess”) and Pablo Bozzi (“We Don’t Know The Way, We Just Stay”) delve deeper into the progressive nature both artists adore, emphasizing Younger Than Me’s masterful ability to craft profound sonic experiences.
The album concludes with the aptly titled “Music Will Never Stop, Heartbeat Will Never Fade, Party Will Never End,” a statement that embodies the perpetual spirit of rave culture and its timeless influence. This rhythmic powerhouse, adorned with fiery synth lines and captivating sequences, brings the album to a euphoric climax.
But the journey doesn’t end there. Four digital bonus tracks, including “The Other Face Of Loneliness” and a Prog Dance Reshape of “Zarathustra Dance,” offer a deeper exploration into the creative realm inhabited by Younger Than Me.
“The Golden Age Of Love” is more than just a debut album; it’s a celebration of a bygone era reimagined for the present. Younger Than Me stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of rave culture, pushing love, progression, and pure fun to the forefront with this captivating LP. Get ready to lose yourself in the golden age, reborn through the lens of a contemporary master.
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