The second album from the NYC duo John Blonde and Chris Moore is an enigma. As an example of leftfield electronic pop, it stands with the best, and Blonde and Moore consciously split the album evenly between vocal tracks and instrumental pieces, a choice uncommon in today’s market. These pieces were written largely through intuition — if lyrics didn’t flow during creation, the track remained instrumental — lending each piece a clear intent and purpose rather than a sense of incompleteness.
Yesterday Yes is a track that exudes bold, epically-building firmness — exceptionally lyrical in its melodic motif, yet lyric-free.
Other highlights include Ocean Ocean, which captures Blonde’s California warmth while reflecting the East Coast sting, as he observed waves and surfers at Surfrider Beach. Wounded Wrestler presents romantic longing for an injured college athlete, delivered with a rough-edged, noisy energy reminiscent of a live Throbbing Gristle performance in a dark Manhattan club.
Additionally, Blonde and Moore gave an interview for Electronic Sound, providing more context about their approach and process.
“The second album from the NYC duo of John Blonde and Chris Moore is an enigma. It’s leftfield electronic pop at its best, with an intuitive split between vocal and instrumental tracks.”
Author’s note: The album blends introspection with bold sonics, balancing lyrical absence with melodic strength, and situates a distinctly California warmth within a stark Eastern framework.
Author’s résumé: An insightful deconstruction of Blonde and Moore’s method and mood, highlighting how intuition shapes the album’s dual vocal/instrumental structure and its emotional range, in 120–200 characters.