'Broadcast' something like a video game

Hyetal’s “Broadcast” sounds like an unusual science fiction movie soundtrack.  
Some of the music has a retro feel to it, featuring simple electronic sounds similar to those that come out of an 80’s arcade, while other tracks are more complex and futuristic sounding.

The song “Beach Scene” is filled with interesting drums mixed to victory music from old Nintendo games.

“The Chase,” has a hypnotizing quality to it, starting off slow and mourning, then becoming frenetic as more and more sounds are thrown into the increasingly complicated mix. 

“Searchlight” features jarring vocal samples interspersed with the coin sound from Super Mario Brothers.

Hyetal hits its stride with ‘Dime Piece’, a vast, epic-sounding track with a great hook and vocals and ending with the sounds of a rainstorm. 

The final track, “Black Black Black,” is superb, with haunting, airy vocals over a meticulously crafted background of bassy drums, chimes, synth loops and other rhythmic sounds.

For all its highlights, “Broadcast” is an inconsistent album containing its share of disappointing tracks.

Those several great tracks on the album, though, make it one that is worth the cost.