From the sun drenched Mediterranean island of Malta comes the band, Corkskrew and their debut electro-pop release Micromania.

Corkskrew - Mircromania

Fretbuzz Ltd.

By Wa

From the sun drenched Mediterranean island of Malta comes the band, Corkskrew and their debut electro-pop release Micromania. Released originally on New Year’s Day 2002, the album has just now begun to reach beyond the boundaries of Malta and Europe.

Uniquely individual, unlike anything I’ve heard in a long while, they blend exquisite flavors of Blondie, Garbage, and Paul Oakenfold that forms a fresh interpretation of alt influenced electro rock that is dreamy, sultry and sexy.

Kick-started with the epic female empowerment single "Never", Micromania doesn’t fail to provide the goods with further engaging songs "Another Day", "Superstar", "Spyro Gyra", "13.", and "One in a Million".

Siren Diane Micallef’s vocals are poignant and filled with wonderfully imaginative subtext backed by a very proficient rhythm section that balances carefully a sense of edginess with accessibility that showcases the airiness and brightness of Micallef’s sophisticated lyrics. For a nice surprise, listen carefully for the bonus hidden track.

Micromania did such a spot on job of magnifying the emotions of innocence, hope, and longing that it left me with a lump in my throat. If the first album is any indication I eagerly await the release of their second album which I understand is currently in the writing stages.