Modern Talking is one of the better-known outfits in European
techno-
pop, and on
Alone the group delivers another batch of technologically advanced ditties. Utilizing all the elements of
techno music,
Modern Talking comes off as an
ABBA-esque group of sugary sweet songwriters who make the most inoffensive music this side of
the Carpenters. They have their obvious issues with being too simple and naive, which may turn off a good part of their potential audience. On the other hand, there is no safer brand of
pop for younger audiences, making this a recommendation for parents looking to get something from this brand of
pop music for a young teen. It probably won't be what they want, but few other audiences will appreciate this music outside of
techno-
pop fanatics and there are few albums that use the word "sexy" as much as this does that are so harmless. ~ Bradley Torreano
