It seems a bit strange that the rising DSBP label lately signs a Swedish Synthpop act, especially if you take a closer look to the further roster of this label. But with AUTO AUTO’s full length release "Sounds Of A New Generator" they make surely a right decision. Already released in Europe through their label Substream (www.substream.se), it got now licensed for the NA market through the DSBP – but also for European retailers this re-issue has some fine additions which make it worth to purchase it. Besides the already given 12 tracks of the original, the band has added four more tracks and two remix works on the relatively known pieces "Backstabber (HELM remix)" and "Dog (TECHEN remix)". Well, it is musically Synthpop – but not from that smooth and sweetie kind for the faint of hearted. It is more Powerpop with a strong dedication to some 80ties decades, or to the early phase of the Swedish Energy label with acts like ELEGANT MACHINERY or DEAD EYES OPEN. AUTO AUTO surely do not represent the finest kind of that genre, but they’re surely catchy enough to grab some attention. Musically depth and abilities they show also on "Harmagaeddon" with the use of a guitar. Next to both above mentioned tracks which I prefer in their original version, some favorites can be heard with the energetic "23 Nov" or the almost dark "Killing, Killing Evelyn". Also the new tracks don’t offer filling fodder, "Decamerone" can be named here being the best piece. I think it is the light-hearted kind this band offers in almost all pieces here, it has something to do with dedication and affection to the music generally. The band shows their talent well here and this seems to me the reason why Tommy T of the DSBP has picked them up. There’s now the more diversity at the DSBP through this act. Nice initiative!