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igloo Magazine Review
"An Introduction To Simeone"
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An Introduction to Simeone floats blissfully between very mellow dreamlike vision pieces, to full on outbursts of electro darkwave; all of which weave unmistakable sparkling strands of symphonic synth-driven magic . Simeone uses vocals in the most unconventional way – as if a multi-layered melodic enhancement; a complex instrument set nicely within his vivid arrangements. The flashes of intimate excellence, which wind through each composition, are laden with infinite musings. They offer a vintage blend that manages to escape all the traditional trimmings – those that would normally assign an artist to a particular pigeonhole.
The whole work is a dark unfolding of haunting synth layers, a lustful sense of melody, and arrangements that give scope for the unexpected. Opener “Enigma Kaleidoscope” is a gentle introduction that shimmers and twinkles – tiny subtle sparks that create the way for the more triumphant sounding tracks, such as “You Shine On.” “Little lost soul” is a danceable anthem of heavy crash beats, both edgy and crisp, yet so blatantly dark, but then Simeone is indeed a master when it comes to crafting those deep atmospheric collages. “Today is Yesterday” possesses that same obscurity, as its intensity rises. There’s a dramatic buildup; a jet stream of approaching sound, that is wonderfully atmospheric with dazed and reflective vocal work floating through...
TRANSLATION: "Dear readers, right now I'm sure you're ready to skim frantically between the reviews to search for something again that you can satisfy your palates with, take a moment of pause… what we propose to you is an artist that is the medicinal one whom shall doc & ease our frenzy into reading, discovering and listen to. Here it is a double CD featuring this artist with other collaborators; Kevin Mooney (bassist of Sinead O'Connor and Adam & The Ants) and quell' as much mysterious Karel Fialka that in 1987 reached the peak of the standings with one of the strangest and ten-day like "Hey, Matthew". Why relax to this disc of Simeone? Because of his dark room atmosphere, between the experimentalism of King ' 80s and the modernization of a sound never forgot, I'm sure you'll have a pleasant surprise & find this album interesting. It's the nineteen eighties with the technology & a little bit of travel to salto pseudo and pseudo-4AD-sound is the prescription recommended" " 'Enigma Kaleidoscope' twinkles like the early night sky over the seaside. "Lee Simeone has been blown upon the shores of the electronic frontier through his textured and shimmering sound and his soulful vocals. A sense of peace comes from his singing, with synths accompanying him along the melody in a serene manner... a faint reverb and sugared keys lead me into a world of peaceful dreams and gentle melancholy. Simeone plays his own drums lending his debut album The Dream Weaver a polished live feeling. It was composed by the artist after a track from this album was played at the Tate Gallery in London in 2007. It seems this was a catalyst for this fine album. There is a melodramatic darkness present in this release which seems to play with darkwave thus lending the album its inky ambience. Alone from The Dream Weaver is an amazing example of his ability to deliver sound. Gentle piano rolls in through the introduction while a soft background cadence develops, ranging from a soft shimmer to concrete everyday sounds making for a lush cascade. Little Lost Soul is dark - atmospheric & the artists vivid voice is digitized echoing quietly throughout the melody. The verses you will find in some of the songs are loosely spun with the same emotional intensity in line with his music. Inspired by Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene Simeone started working on music all throughout his youth taking to electronic music at an early age & has romanced it throughout his life. Roy Harper & Karel Fialka shadowed him enhancing his prolific expression"
ALEX DANIELE
'Little Lost Soul' is two thirds eighties synthpop. 'Alone' crackles away and doesn’t sound as lonely as it leads you to believe. 'You Shine On' keeps its hopes high as it is a love song. 'The Translucent Track' brings in some rhythm guitar and melodica, & this makes all the difference as this one is a standout number with proper indie rock roots. 'Magic Star' brings the post-punk home while hitting the high notes. 'Without Your Feeling' is another love song that sounds like it belongs on a wedding soundtrack but has a few creepy undertones to it. 'In The Stars' reminds me of early- to mid-nineties Electro-Goth and Goth rock. 'Lovesong' is a great Cure cover 'Ocean' brings a certain touch of Trip-Hop and Hip-Hop. Very cool.
'The Things I Saw' is cold and machinelike, with some influence from
old school industrial bands"
7/10 Jamie Monahan 
THE DREAM WEAVER (2009)
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Album Reviews
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An Introduction To Simeone "A wonderful new album" "A huge sound, [READ MORE]
Dexter Bentley 
could be
something special here!"
[Issue: FM-183] 
" ‘Unique’ is a difficult word to wield accurately and appropriately in music, but this epic 21-track album suggests Simeone may be able to stake a reasonable claim to it.
His compositions defy easy description. They vary from instantly enjoyable pop to challenging soundscapes and frankly baffling interludes. Some could comfortably soundtrack the most surreal David Lynch film.
A few would be right at home at a chilled-out
gathering or dinner party"
"Lee Simeone is a wunderkind
multi-instrumentalist
who specialises in
dark wave electro.
Described as
'like Mozart with synths'
one track from his debut album was recently used as an installation at
the Tate Modern gallery" 
"Simeone's music is awesome -
beautiful production too.
An odyssey into a world of achingly beautiful electronica, ambience & catchy songs that are haunting, psychologically messy, joyous & sublime
listened through a gloss
of top production.
Brilliant!" 
"All in all this album is a very nice and well produced experience" 
"There is something rather good at work here. It is clear that he understands dark-wave (synth-goth if you really need things broken up and made simple for you), and also relishes working with some of the pioneers. So there are collaboreations with ex-Renegade Soundwave member
Gary Asquith, Adam and the Ants' Kevin Mooney, as well as Karel Fialka and the aforementioned John Foxx. Those who understand this music will take it to their hearts and watch where he goes from here...film soundtracks and some seriously cool music
is my guess" 
"A swathe of
synth-apocryphal genius.
There are no more
saints and martyrs...
their memory burns in the roaring shadows
of Simeone's dark wave aftermath of the war on Modernism...
Behold an unquestioned answer to the confused eulogy of pop. Worship
or be damned"
"Simeone's music is quite beautiful! On his tracks 'Magic Star', 'Epica' and 'Everywhere in Twilight', you can hear what sounds like slight Cocteau Twins also early Clan of Xymox influences" 
