LORD OF THE LOST Vocalist CHRIS HARMS to Release First Solo Album, ‘1980’, on January 31, 2025!

LORD OF THE LOST Singer CHRIS HARMS’ First Solo Album – an 80s Synth-Pop Revival!

CHRIS HARMS not only stands out as a musical chameleon with his band LORD OF THE LOST but also with his very first solo album, ‘1980.’ The album, which is strongly reminiscent of synth-pop, will be released on January 31, 2025 via Napalm Records and is the realization of a long-cherished dream that is finally coming to life. 1980 delivers a very unique sound yet untapped in Harms’ main band. Instead, it dives into the uniquely atmospheric synthesizer sounds of the 80s, interweaving them with electronic, wave, and goth elements and completely diverting from guitar-driven rock style.

Harms’ distinctive voice and ‘1980’s synth-pop-inspired sound craft an atmospheric journey through time, starting with the wave-infused, dancefloor-ready album opener and first single, “I Love You.” The official music video, released today, perfectly complements the track, delivering captivating visuals that radiate the retro charm of the 80s.

 

CHRIS HARMS adds:

“‘I Love You’ – that immediately sounds like a cheerful summer hit to me. However, this first impression couldn’t be more wrong. While the 80s synth sound effortlessly creates a sense of lightness, ‘I Love You’ is, at its core, one of the saddest songs I have ever written. Melancholy in neon colors.”

‘With LORD OF THE LOST, CHRIS HARMS just experienced the most successful four years in the band’s history, including participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and tours with Iron Maiden, as well as one #1 and two #2 albums on the Official German Album Charts. But a break is out of the question. The idea of a solo album has been maturing in his mind for a long time and has now taken its final form.

CHRIS HARMS describes ‘1980’:

“If I were forced to categorize this album and label it, it would probably say ‘a strange but successful mix of Depeche Mode, Modern Talking and Sandra with Chris Harms’ voice, but with less perm and mullet’”.

‘1980’ Track List:

1. I Love You

2. She Called Me Diaval

3. Somewhere Between Heaven And Armageddon

4. Missed Call

5. Madonna Of The Night (feat. Sven Friedrich)

6. Lunamor

7. Parallax

8. Past Pain

9. The Grey Machines (feat. Ronan Harris)

10. Vagueness Of Faith

11. May This Be Your Last Battlefield