9/07/2012
The Quinsy – The Violet Day (2012)
8.8
/Darkwave, Coldwave, Gothic rock, Post-punk, Alternative rock/
Comment: The Quinsy, the Russian-based combo`s 11-track miscellany used to afloat in dark-hued (sorry, violet-hued) seas and meandering gothic/coldwave oceans, however, instrumentally based on sizzling, ornamental guitar patterns, pronounced drum gears, compelling vocal lines and some programmed rhythms, electronic treatments and shadowy synths, however, therefore reminding of the band`s early electronic roots. A happy gothic hour indeed.
Marta Zapparoli - Codex (2012)
9.2
/Musique concrète, Sound art, Avant-industrial, Noise, Drone, Psycho-acoustic, Ambient noise, Experimentalism, Crossover, Avant-garde/
Comment: I do have no hesitation to give to this 4-track album high points. More profoundly, it is enough interesting and intricate involving the huge scope of sounds which in turn used to balance in between more or less noiseful concrete sounds and treated sonic manipulations or on the other side providing a depiction of aggressive fight between the human kind and nature (which, of course, will ultimately be ended up with the defeat of the human being). Some abstract industrial rhythm throbs, mechanical drones and buzzes, intensive hiss washes are up there to create strong contrast within the soundscape. While having had a trip In East Europe she recorded natural sounds in different locations over there. A soundtrack for "eco-terrorists", for instance.
9/06/2012
Okinawa Lifestyle - Underwater (2011)
9.4
/Chillwave, Ambient pop, Electronic pop, Tropical pop, Experimental indie, Dream pop, Alternative, Glo-fi, Shoegazetronica/
Comment: Okinawa Lifestyle is a collective from Tbilisi, Georgia which can be considered one of the most fascinating musical projects originating from the post-Soviet territory. There can be supposed if the duo had a privilege to be the US-based combo by roots they might have acquired the status of a famous indie band. Underwater, the 7-track whole basically blows up exhausting dreams, blissed-out flickers, and sultry dance rhythms. The favorite of mines are Green Wand which is an mesmeric instance of shoegaze-induced whirlpools and epic power, and Girls Annoy Boys (feat. Alie Lavoie) which sounds like a piece dedicated to the legacy of Madonna`s album Erotica.
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