You’ll excuse me, I hope, for being more than a little skeptical about an album titled Teenage Poetry. Chandeen proves my fears to be unfounded; instead of a disc’s worth of overwrought whining and “no one understands me!” theatrics, Teenage Poetry is an eclectic selection of electro-ethereal.  Strong female vocals take center stage, while intricate whirls of programming create sonic backdrops that vary from ominous and threatening to serene and dreamlike.  Overall, the album captures a cinematic mood and effortlessly sweeps the listener along its thoughtful, introspective current.  Samples and ambient bits crop up here and there, again lending the atmosphere of a movie just out of focus.  Also, it’s worth noting that though the album tends toward the downbeat, it does feature some infectious rhythms—Teenage Poetry might clear an EBM dancefloor, but old-school swirlygoth dancers will love this.

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