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Chet Faker - 1998 (2014)

Coleman’s Comments I like the part when you are watching him from above and he is walking through the lines and breaking them. Music - 5 out of 10 Video - 9 out of 10

Eliza’s Comments Squishies are everywhere. I like the squishy worms that are flashing when they grow tall. Music 6 out of 10 Video - 9 out of 10

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Chet Faker // "1998" // Directed: Domenico Bartolo

"Take my good word, turn it backward, turn it back on me."

The louder you shout, the more likely it is that no one will believe what you are saying. It's a rarity for grace, dignity and sincerity to spend even a few fleeting moments together these days and "1998" has all three of them clasping hands and raising hell with one another.

This week marks the release of "Built On Glass", the full-length debut from Melbourne singer-producer Chet Faker.

With the album’s unveiling comes the video for single “1998,” an immensely appealing blend of airy club music, ’80s pop, and melancholy singer-songwriter sounds.

The song is superb, and its video is equally intriguing. Director Domenico Bartolo guides illustrations by Grace Lee through a series of metamorphoses inspired by Keith Haring, ’80s club culture, and putting one foot in front of the other in the aftermath of a failed relationship.

Watch the video above.