Dubstar (2) ‎– Goodbye

Dubstar’s second album, GOODBYE, has plenty of the synth-pop perkiness that marked their first, DISGRACEFUL. The singles “I Will Be Your Girlfriend” and “Cathedral Park” are immediately catchy, with the former’s wittiness and the latter’s horns, while “No More Talk” effectively conveys the weariness of love. But there are other surprises to be found as well: “Polestar” has a fascinating iciness to it and is much more ethereal than the rest of the album. But not all the tracks are successful: while “It’s Over” goes for a sadder, moodier vibe, it doesn’t quite make it. The second half of the album fades into twee pop, without the sparkle that makes each individual song stand out. While certainly pleasant, there’s nothing that unexpectedly grabs your attention.