There's a palpable air of mystery that shrouds Demen and the dark ambient/ethereal wave that makes up the entirety of Nektyr. What initially sounds like a decently atmospheric dream pop record eventually evolves into a highly atmospheric, minimal, and beautiful ethereal wave album by the end of a half an hour. Demen's voice is quite angelic, but she can also go a bit lower and sound like a ghost just awakening from slumber in the tomb. The album does feel like it's missing something that prevents it from being a truly excellent outing, but as of today yours truly cannot put my finger on it. It doesn't feel unfinished or half-baked, that enough is beyond dispute, but there's just something it's lacking that keeps it from hitting that next level. Still, Nektyr is a really solid and interesting debut that will definitely make listeners interested in what Demen will do next.
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