Even though both members of the UNDERWATER PILOTS enjoyed a classic musical training both ended up in the electronic music sector due to their fascination for this kind of sound. You might know one member under his alias XABEC under which he's also co-produced ANNE CLARKE's latest album "The smallest Acts of Kindness". The debut album of the duo "Tranquil Places" has already been released in 2004 and currently they're putting the finishing touches on the yet untitled successor. "Loud and Clear" opens and delivers typical electro pop fodder with a club-ish pattern, catchy hooks and melodies. Following is "Welcome to the World" whose roots are deep in the 80s. It has a very special atmosphere that's lasting throughout every second of the track. What I hate about it is that close to the end one minute is filled with repetitions of the chorus. That's absolutely nerve breaking and unnecessarily stretches the track. The third album track "I Prepare" an instrumental also has a very unique mood inheriting it; very claustrophobic and angst-laden. You're feeling like being trapped in a dark place with no light switch from which there's no escape. "Why Can't It Be Simpleâ" atmospherically is nearly on the same page as regards this. Perhaps a bit less frightening mixing in some sorrowful and reflective tones in their stead and vocals seeming to be reverberating through worlds! "Ice Cream" without wanting to sound insulting appears to me like a ridiculous piece of 80s fun pop which I have