Awake and Dreaming Polydor Plastic Beach expands that album's

Plastic Beach expands that album's eclectic blueprint with lush

balancing relentless aggression with musical depth

Released in 2013

and an underrated masterpiece about heartbreak that manages to emote both indignation and sorrow without sounding pathetic ("Estranged")

Lyrics Born's 2003 solo debut brings funk-driven production and thoughtful lyricism

Awake and Dreaming Polydor Plastic Beach expands that album'sThe debut LP 'Awake and Dreaming' features fierce vocal harmonies, Stina's organ and synth lines, and Cinta's drumming. The album moves between synth punk, pop, and post punk, creating tension and using post production for dark atmospheres. With influences from Pylon, Bauhaus, and Siouxsie and the Banshees, it explores themes of nature, feminism, and personal growth.