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Erstwhile no-wave troupe Chromatics first showcased their transformation from brash art-damaged punks to slick Eurodisco with their contribution to AFTER DARK, a showcase for the Italian Do It Better imprint. On their label debut, NIGHT DRIVE, scant remnants of the trio's post-punk bluster remain, but the emphasis is on stark synthetic atmospheres and seductively narcotic vocals. Taking the pulsing electronic soundscapes of Giorgio Moroder and adding a layer of synth-driven melancholy, the mid-tempo dance beats swoon more than rollick. Vocalist Ruth Radalet is the embodiment of a goth diva--icy and detached yet alluring--even inviting. On their stunning, slow-boil version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," chilling drones and a spindly guitar provide a stately backdrop for Radalet's breathy delivery. A perfect soundtrack for reverie or slow-dancing, NIGHT DRIVE is an enthralling wee-hours excursion into sleek death disco.