Saturday, April 7, 2012
Songs of the Day
Mobius Streak: This is a funky, funky opener. I've already listened to the whole album, and this is definitely a great way to introduce their sound. I really like what I hear in this song - lots of different, contrasting layers that weave together to make a really unique sound. I can't say that they remind me of anyone, and I find that very refreshing. Nai's voice is very intriguing - it's got a mysterious feel to it that I really dig. Love the vocals that kind of sound like they're being played in reverse - adds a cool texture to the groove. The guitar line is sick too - simple, but really holds it down. Sweet build to the end. Yeah, this is where it's at.
The World it Softly Lulls: Love the latin sounding percussion and keys to open up this track - tasty. I'm digging that this stays instrumental until half way through - lets you pay attention to the band. Harmonies are on point - I like that they stay away from conventional harmonies, they really make you listen. Short and simple, but super cool.
Leap Frog: I like what you can immediately get the connection of the title to the music, and you definitely can on this one. I instantly felt like I was in some kind of swamp or something. Not to mention the very soft, subtle sound of a frog croaking that comes in and out of the tune. Another short, simple instrumental - this is really more of an interlude than anything, but it's got a good groove to it and definitely proves to be cohesive. Dig it.
Malika: This is about to me my new jam!! So, so funky, my god. Love the drums on the backbeat, the openness of the groove contrasted by hard synths - it's all great. My favorite part though, the part that gave me a stank face and made me go "oh!" is the melody. Nai really kills it with this one. I wish I could sing a melody into google to search, because she is quoting a classical piece, and I can't think of it for the life of me. I asked my dad, and he thinks it's from Madame Butterfly, but he's not sure. Anyway though, the melodic quote blows my fucking mind - she turned it into such a funky melody, I can't stand it. Not to mention the harmonies are dope as fuck. I'm not gonna say too much, because I want yall to listen to this one. Yes.
The World it Softly Lulls: Love the latin sounding percussion and keys to open up this track - tasty. I'm digging that this stays instrumental until half way through - lets you pay attention to the band. Harmonies are on point - I like that they stay away from conventional harmonies, they really make you listen. Short and simple, but super cool.
Leap Frog: I like what you can immediately get the connection of the title to the music, and you definitely can on this one. I instantly felt like I was in some kind of swamp or something. Not to mention the very soft, subtle sound of a frog croaking that comes in and out of the tune. Another short, simple instrumental - this is really more of an interlude than anything, but it's got a good groove to it and definitely proves to be cohesive. Dig it.
Malika: This is about to me my new jam!! So, so funky, my god. Love the drums on the backbeat, the openness of the groove contrasted by hard synths - it's all great. My favorite part though, the part that gave me a stank face and made me go "oh!" is the melody. Nai really kills it with this one. I wish I could sing a melody into google to search, because she is quoting a classical piece, and I can't think of it for the life of me. I asked my dad, and he thinks it's from Madame Butterfly, but he's not sure. Anyway though, the melodic quote blows my fucking mind - she turned it into such a funky melody, I can't stand it. Not to mention the harmonies are dope as fuck. I'm not gonna say too much, because I want yall to listen to this one. Yes.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Album Factoids
Tawk Tomakawk
Released: April 1, 2012
Genre: Neo-soul/future beats
Nai Palm - vocals, guitar, keys
Perrin Moss - drums, percussion, electronics
Paul Bender - bass, electronics
Simon Mavin - keys, synths, electronics
Released: April 1, 2012
Genre: Neo-soul/future beats
Nai Palm - vocals, guitar, keys
Perrin Moss - drums, percussion, electronics
Paul Bender - bass, electronics
Simon Mavin - keys, synths, electronics
Week 72: Hiatus Kaiyote
So, my brother, Taylor told me about this band a couple months ago, and after investigating, I really dug what I heard. Last I had checked, they only had a couple songs online, but now they've have a whole album, so I figured I should review them. They've got a cool Little Dragon sound to them that I dig. Looking forward to checking out some underground shit.
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