I'm sure this record sounds really dated nowadays with some of the synth choices, the radio intros that are becoming more common, and especially the mix/master, but this was really something for its time. I remember first hearing the title track and enjoying the composition so much.
Dimi's ambition and fun with this project come in his brand of Outrun that meshes itself with the Instrumental Rock of the 80's, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai come to mind.
A Synthwave classic! VVMPYRE
“Automated Refrains” is a mighty, marvelous collection of pulsing synthwave, containing both rippling ambiance and industrial bangers. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 11, 2017
What IS this?! Wizard...acid...synth...post-revivisonist-80s...chiptuney...dark age...dancehall, I guess?
'Liquid Paladin Experiment', maybe?
I love it. Lightyear is a self contained class on how to constantly escalate a song without becoming repetitive or overbearing. burrito741