Elan Vital by Sadkin
Élan Vital is the debut album from songwriter
and producer, Max Mileski (aka ~ Sadkin)
"Thank you very much for stopping by my Bandcamp page. With pertinent regards to my endeavors - I penned, performed, recorded all of the instruments on my self produced 2017 debut album, Elan Vital, under the artist name - Sadkin; presently the greatest effort of my earthly continuance.
Stylistically, my music bears a modern reflection to some of the music from the early to mid 80's owing much to Peter Gabriel, Tears For Fears, Bowie or XTC, among others. I am grateful you are here...listening. Sincerest gratitude, Max"
About:
Marked by infectious melodies, carefully layered musical backdrops, and reflective, escapist lyrics, Sadkin mirrors Max’s life-long love affair with music from his youth: New Wave/New Romantic. After all, the nom de plume, Sadkin, is a direct nod to late music producer Alex Sadkin, who helmed so many of Max’s favorite albums from his childhood. This distinct style can be characterized by an opulent production and a focused pursuit of a deftly appointed modern sound.
Tracklist
| 1. | (Prelude) | 1:17 |
| 2. | Violent Force | 3:54 |
| 3. | Hidden Souls | 4:59 |
| 4. | Hit the Ground Running | 4:45 |
| 5. | The Truth | 5:01 |
| 6. | Elan Vital | 4:08 |
| 7. | Numb | 4:27 |
| 8. | Fuselage | 3:47 |
| 9. | Birds of Paradise | 3:47 |
| 10. | Special Life | 3:53 |
| 11. | Tropic of Cancer | 5:03 |
| 12. | Regalia | 4:06 |
| 13. | Perfect Escape | 4:56 |
| 14. | Carousel | 4:42 |
Credits
Music composed, arranged, performed & produced by Max Mileski
Recorded, mixed & mastered at The House of Tarot ~ Duluth, Minnesota
Front cover photography by Mike Guello
Album layout by Eric Sturtz Design & Photography (ericsturtz.com)
License
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Under the flickering lights of the odeum resides the moody New Romantic acolytes, Sadkin; futurewave from Duluth MN. Fronted by Max Mileski, who self produced the first album, Elan Vital. His beacon to evolve Sadkin to the stage met with merit as Nic Hanson (gtr), Anton Jimenez-Kloekl (synths), Daniel Vopal (bass) & Stephen Hamlin (drums) have now all congregated to present their futurist art/pop.