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INDIE SOUNDSCAPES
[ By Fernando Rivera Rodríguez ]
PART I: WINTER RESPLANDOR
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33 The Evolution and Revolution of Dream-Pop
Review “Winter - Endless Space (Between You & I)”
Some new artists or bands, within the Indie Scene, are making a great career to be recognized to a major audience after releasing many albums and EPs with a variety of styles finding their own identity and seal. The sounds and melodies are more sophisticated than previous efforts incorporating many details and effects on the Music because they wanna offer their best approaching the new technologies.
Suddenly, after some years of making Music, as EPs and LPs, and putting all their experience and knowledge they create a mature work that could mean a natural progression or evolution. Since here they can call the attention of a great producer and the media going from a small label to a bigger one that can make them very-well known as a good choice to listen and buy their records all over the world. That´s a dream came true for any artist.
A great example of this process is the band WINTER which I had the pleasure to discover through their third and brand new album entitled "Endless Space (Between You & I) (2020 - BAR NONE RECORDS). They offer incredible Dream-Pop and ethereal songs with an outstanding production and a remarkable elaboration including detailed sonic effects, Ambient, Experimental Music, Shoegaze and Psychedelia... ¡so amazing!
Listening their previous discography "Endless Space (Between You & I)" (2020) is their best album to date taking the Dream-Pop style to a higher level of authenticity and great form fussioning it with many surprises. The frontwoman behind WINTER´s project is the charismatic and talented singer/songwriter SAMIRA WINTER born in Brazil and established in Los Angeles, USA.
She has a prolific career of many albums and EPs and maybe now it´s the time that she will be better known because of her new and radiant Dream-Pop LP that it´s a must-have!. I love itand recommend it so much. WINTER, as a band, started to perform Music in 2012 with "Daydreaming", a great Indie and Dream-Pop EP followed by the "Summer Singles" EP (2013) and their great and debut LP "Supreme Blue Dream" (2015).
After many singles and EPs, Winter released "Ethereality" (2018), their second album with favorable reviews. Finally appeared the EPs "Infinite Summer" and "Hazy" from 2019 as a fantastic prelude to the incredible and masterpiece album
"Endless Space (Between You & I)" (2020) full of evocative and brilliant Dream-Pop songs. The song I have chosen to be part of this article it´s the same one that gives the title to the last record.
Now I will describe each of the themes that make up this wonderful album:
SIDE A: 1. "Between You & I" is a fabulous intro to the best song of the album with many tapes reverse effects and many Noise-Rock. Here are influences of MY BLOODY VALENTINE and their timeless "Tremolo" (1991) EP where they created links between each song... ¡amazing! 2. "Endless Space (Between You & I)" is the main piece of the album where we can feel the potential and talent of WINTER at its best with many details and textures. The melodies, sounds and Samira´s angelical vocals create a stunning atmosphere and let us immerse in a surreal world of beauty and joy. Like a puzzle they have put every piece in the correct place and they have made a pleasant theme that for sure it will be part of the best songs of the 2000s.
COCTEAU TWINS and SWALLOW are great influences but also MY BLOODY VALENTINE, BROADCAST, MELODY´s ECHO CHAMBER, STILL CORNERS and many other awesome bands. WINTER have being very wise and visionary to reinterpret these bands with their own essence giving a contemporary feeling and creating a shiny aura of pure Dream-Pop perfection... ¡a mind-blowing triumph!
3. Very provocative and catchy is the optimistic and joyful tune "Here I Am Existing". They show us another path of their lovely Music with a more Psychedelic and peaceful sound... ¡simply brilliant! 4. "Healing" goes in the same way of the previous song but it´s more short, melodic and Pop. Definitely COCTEAU TWINS is a deep influence sonically and vocally and we can discover many tunes in a bliss world. 5. The Minimalist and Experimental "In The Z Plane" acts as an interlude for the later song. The vocals are layered to feel a different effect and is a soft ballad with a Bossa Nova air... ¡lovely! 6. "Say" is one of my favorite songs of WINTER´s brand new album. It starts with a Spacey and Ambient tune and then it explodes into Electronica and Avant-Garde territory giving many character to the song in an awesome way. We can feel the Lounge style of STEREOLAB, one of my fav bands... ¡incredible!
SIDE B: 1. We begin Side B with "Bem No Fundo", another of my beautiful and selected tracks. This time Samira sings in Portuguese and her voice blends perfectly with the vocal collaboration of DINHO ALMEIDA. Together they create a pleasant and Psychedelic tune with many light. 2. Again we can enjoy the great voice of Samira in the excellent "Constellation". A cheerful and smooth tune full of funny and random effects that appear throughout the song. Also a shimmering and fuzzy guitar means a clever addition at the end. 3. "Memória Colorida" is a romantic
and superb love theme sung in Portuguese once more. At the middle part it transforms in a Shoegaze song cleverly. Immediately comes to my mind the big influence of SWALLOW and the attractive voice of Louise Trehy, the frontwoman... ¡two thumbs up! 4. "Wherever You Are" is really stunning and another of my best choices. I can define it as a charming voyage to a new dimension with outstanding Space-Rock and Experimental elements. Let´s appreciate the intense and Dark guitar solo with a thrilling vibe... DAVID BOWIE or BRIAN ENO meets COCTEAU TWINS... ¡extraordinary! 5. We reach the end of this record with an otherwordly tune entitled "Pure Magician". A fascinating, Dreamy, Noisy,Experimental and Psychedelic closer of this magnificent album. Samira´s voice is very spiritual influenced by BILINDA BUTCHER from MY BLOODY VALENTINE... like the title says: ¡it´s pure magic!
Listen the incredible album "Endless Space (Between You & I)" (2020) by WINTER and if you have the chance buy the record. It´s a Dream-Pop masterpiece and you will enjoy the dazzling songs forever!. Many thanks for reading, listening and watching the impressive video.
A strong hug and stay safe my friends, ¡¡¡thanks so much!!!
Amazing Shoegaze Textures And Incredible Soundscapes From Lima, Perú.
Review “Resplandor - Pleamar" (2020)” SAINT MARIE RECORDS, double vinyl reissue) (2019 - AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT)
The Shoegaze revival has become a true phenomenon worldwide these days with wonderful groups reinterpreting the Shoegaze and Noise-Rock sound in such varied and complex ways and contributing with its own and unique vision. At the end of the 90s and beginning the new millennium there has been a progression of bands that have given continuity to these great styles and every day we can see how the Indie scene is reinvigorated and strengthened.
I´m so excited and proud to present an awesome band, being one of the pioneers, in spreading their love and passion of the Shoegaze genre. They are the impressive RESPLANDOR band, very well-known around the world, and I feel even more proud that they are from Lima, Perú, my beloved country. The main style they cultivate is Shoegaze but they also show their affinity towards DreamPop, Indie-Pop, Ambient and Electronica.
RESPLANDOR was founded in 1996 by the great Musician ANTONIO ZELADA and they performed live at the iconic BAUHAUS Club in 1997 located in Miraflores, Lima-Perú with a big success and, unfortunately, today no longer exists.
The resident DJ, at that time, was Eduardo Lenti, excellent Indie Music writer and a cool friend. He is now a DJ of the renowned NEBULA CLUB MIRAFLORES, Lima-Peru again and very close to my home.
The first self-released EP from the band was "Sol De Hiel" ("Gall Sun") in 1998. Then, in 2000, they recorded the lovely debut album "Elipse" ("Ellipse") and many of the songs were included in several label compilations like the amazing single "En Tus Alas" ("In Your Wings") included in the "Picnic Basket" collection for Shelflife Records.
The new songs started to gain attention in Europe and the German ALISON RECORDS label signed them to record "Ámbar" ("Amber") (2002), their second outstanding album with favorable reviews. A year later they were on tour in USA presenting the new album...awesome !!!. The band´s influences are many and the most representative are: SLOWDIVE, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, COCTEAU TWINS, CHAPTERHOUSE, LILYS, SEEFEEL, WINDY & CARL, SWALLOW, PALE SAINTS, LUSH, etc.
In 2005 they released a cover of "The Killing Moon" from ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN appeared on the tribute album "Play The Game", for the label LUNAR DISCOS from Spain and the same year they reissued "Elipse" with two bonus tracks and videos distributed by toneVENDOR.
The next big step on their career was the release of their last album "Pleamar" (2008 - AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT) produced and mixed by ROBIN GUTHRIE, the mythical guitarist from the extraordinary and legendary band COCTEAU TWINS, a big honor !!!. Robin listened the band and he loved it very much so he decided to work with them.
The result was a brilliant album with Robin´s ethereal and Shoegaze trademark becoming their best album to date with a more polished and refined sound than never before. Thanks to this RESPLANDOR is recognized as a great band
worldwide. I will talk soon about the album, with more detail, and the new reissue of "Pleamar" on double vinyl and CD.
The actual members of Resplandor are the frontman Antonio Zelada on vocals, guitars and programming, TATIANA BALABURKINA on keyboards and backing vocals (coming from Russia), JOERI GYDÉ on bass from Belgium and member of Colour Kane. Currently the band it´s established in the Netherlands. When they play live in Lima they have the collaborations of Darko Saric on keyboards (also he has a solid career as a composer/producer of the wonderful Peruvian band Indigo), Henry Gates on Electric Bass and CHRISTOPHER FARFÁN (Christopher FW) on drums.
Ex-members of RESPLANDOR were Luis Rodriguez on guitars and E-bow, Wilmer Ruiz Perea on keyboards, Aracelli Fernandez on voices, Bettine Solf on voices and Electric Bass, Rocco Flores, assistant engineer and keyboards, Lucia Vivanco (Yushimi), on violin and bass and CARLOS MARIÑO on drums.
Returning to the excellent "Pleamar" ("High Tide") album (2008) there were many guest Musicians like ANDREW PRINZ and ANA BRETON from MAHOGANY. Andrew is the frontman and Ana is no longer there. She was member of DEAD LEAF ECHO too. Also SCOTT CORTEZ from LOVESLIESCRUSHING. Today RESPLANDOR is part of the SAINT MARIE RECORDS label next to bands like MAHOGANY, Piano Magic, Whimsical, Down, Jeff Runnings, ELIKA, Scarlet Youth, etc.
The album opens with "Solar", an exquisite melancholic intro with volatile voices and Ambient textures. The triumphant "Downfall" comes next and it´s my choice as the main piece for this article that I will describe later. A more cheerful
Photograph: Tomás Tyburec
theme is "Raindrops" with agile guitars to make way for "Breathe", one of my favorite tracks with faster guitar layers and an impressive energy. Then it´s the turn of "Oeste" ("West") that goes in the same way. "Boreal" ("Borealis") is completely different because it´s more Experimental and Minimalist ...Music to feel !!!. We continue with "Pleamar", the song that gives name the album, with a Neo-Progressive and Post-Rock vibe where the drums create an stunning aura. The tenderness, beauty and romanticism of "Whisper" captivates us in a surprising way, a number I love so much. We go deeper to enter the nostalgic, abstract and introspective "Twilight" where we can appreciate the magic and charm of the superb production of Robin Guthrie.
Great news are that SAINT MARIE RECORDS have reissued and remastered "Pleamar" (2020) including four exclusive remixes: "Breathe" and "Twilight", remixed by IAN CATT, producer of THE FIELD MICE, TREMBLING BLUE STARS, Saint Etienne, etc. and "Bocanada (Faraway Whispers From The Sea)" and "Pleamar (Wherever You Are)" remixed by DARKO SARIC. Now the reissue is sold out but if you want a repress you can sign in a link I will post later in the comments.
Now is time to give you my thoughts of the bonus tracks for this deluxe vinyl version. The remixes of "Breathe" and "Twilight" by IAN CATT are radiant with a strong Electronic base and a more accessible sound, simply amazing !!!. DARKO SARIC show us a different concept with a more Experimental and Avant-Garde feeling in their fantastic remixes "Bocanada (Faraway Whispers From The Sea)" and "Pleamar (Wherever You Are)".
On the other side AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT has reissued the CD version including the bonus track "Pleamar (Wherever You Are)" remixed by DARKO SARIC. This is a limited version of 200 copies only and comes with a new Artwork. You can buy it in RESPLANDOR´s Bandcamp.
Photograph: Heinz Brossolat
Definitely "Downfall" is a majestic song and the highlight of the "Pleamar" album. It´s a true contemporary and innovative Shoegaze piece that represents how far RESPLANDOR can go showing all their potential and artistic vision to create a masterpiece ahead its time. It´s one of the best songs of the 2000s giving a new approach to the Shoegaze style with many guitar layers, sound effects and a spectacular melody blended with the lovely and ethereal voice of ANTONIO ZELADA.
From the first notes, this glorious theme is an immersive experience that leads us to an ethereal world of pleasant and nostalgic soundscapes that grows more and more as the song continues to the end with fabulous chorus that give it a special touch.
It´s a luxury that guest artists such as Andrew Prinz, leader of Mahogany, Ana Breton who was part of MAHOGANY and Dead Leaf Echo and finally Scott Cortez, leader of lovesliescrushing, have participated in the chorus. This way "Downfall" is much more special...a real delight !!!. The video of the song is outstanding and is directed by the Peruvian Percy Céspedez, nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2010.
It´s very significant to mention the great Peruvian independent producer and label AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT, owned by ANTONIO ZELADA and currently based in The Netherlands, for their big enthusiasm and free spirit making the Indie Music scene grow much more in Lima with the arrival of new bands and legendary groups worldwide.
AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT
has brought to Lima great artists like THE OCEAN BLUE, ROBIN GUTHRIE, THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN, THE HOUSE OF LOVE, THE RADIO DEPT., MAHOGANY, Asobi Seksu, Airiel, Elika, ANDREW FLETCHER (DEPECHE MODE), PETER HOOK (NEW ORDER), ANDY ROURKE (THE SMITHS),
Warren Defever(HIS NAME IS ALIVE), Mark Gardener (RIDE), ULRICH SCHNAUSS, LOVESLIESCRUSHING, MEN WITHOUT HATS, etc.
Amazing that RESPLANDOR shared the stage with all of them and they also were the supporting band for other iconic artists of different labels like THE CURE and SLOWDIVE. Don´t forget to buy your tickets for the Automatic Noise Fest II on April 10, 2020 in Rotterdam, NL. where excellent bands will perform live like BLANKENBERGE (Russia), PUMUKY (SPAIN), DEATH BY AUDIO (The Netherlands) and RESPLANDOR (Perú).
Many thanks to ANTONIO ZELADA and all the crew of Automatic Entertainment like Guillermo Melgarejo for giving me the chance to write about "Pleamar", one of my favorite albums from RESPLANDOR. Don´tforget to listen the lovely song "Downfall" and subscribe to the Saint Marie Records label if you wish a reissue of the beautiful double vinyl of "Pleamar" with four bonus tracks. If you want a copy of the new reissue on CD you can buy it on RESPLANDOR´s Bandcamp.
My best regards and a lot of thanks to my dear friends and all the people and collectors who are committed to the fascinating Indie Music. Let´s listen and read the article...cheers !!!... ...
[ Por Fernando Rivera Rodríguez ]
INDIE SOUNDSCAPES
PART II: JULIPER SKY GRIMES
Shoegaze épico y triunfante desde Manchester, UK.
Reseña de “Juliper Sky - Infinite Jets"
Es genial saber que el Revival del Shoegaze de hoy nos siga sorprendiendo con su expansión por todo el mundo como nunca antes lo habíamos visto gracias al nacimiento de nuevos y fascinantes artistas solistas y bandas. Ellos están manteniendo la verdadera esencia y el alma de este maravilloso estilo pero haciéndolo muy contemporáneo y fresco a través de su visión y gusto particular brillando con luz e identidad propia.
Profundizando aún más, los nuevos artistas han sido muy inteligentes para capturar la verdadera emoción y pasión que el Shoegaze genera. Para hacer que esto suceda ellos lo están fusionando y mezclando incorporando muchos géneros y estilos como la Psicodelia, Ambient, Dream-Pop, Synth-Pop, Krautrock, Post-Rock y cualquier otro que haya sido una gran influencia en ellos. ¡¡¡Esto es realmente asombroso porque las posibilidades son infinitas!!!
Una de estas bandas que está muy comprometida con el Revival del Shoegaze y lo toma como una gran influencia en su Música es JULIPER SKY ofreciendo himnos inmersivos, viajeros, memorables y muy bien elaborados. Ellos se han convertido en uno de los mejores y prometedores actos de esta década con muchas críticas positivas conquistando miles de fans en un corto período de tiempo gracias a sus geniales singles. Todo esto muestra un increíble futuro Musical para ellos.
Viniendo de la ciudad de Manchester, Reino Unido, JULIPER SKY es un quinteto conformado por JAMIE LAMBERT (voz, guitarra), DAN PARKER (guitarra), LIAM GRINDELL (guitarra, sintetizadores), ROGER DAMEN (bajo) y finalmente BEN PURSUEHOUSE en la batería. Puedo definir su Música como una brillante mezcla de muchos estilos como el Shoegaze, Dream-Pop, Psicodelia, Música Neo-Progresiva, Indie-Rock, Música Alternativa de los 90, Experimental, Música Ambient, etc. con su punto de vista único.
JULIPER SKY ha comenzado muy temprano, en Julio del 2019, ganando mucha atención con "Heaven", su excelente single debut seguido de muchos otros grandes singles como "Magnetise", "Waves" y "Reflections Of The Winter Sun". Todos ellos aparecieron en su primer EP titulado "Visions Of A New Age" (2020). Su siguiente increíble aventura fue el lanzamiento de "Infinite Jets" (2020), una de las canciones que más me gusta de toda su discografía la cual describiré más tarde.
Recientemente han lanzado un par de nuevas canciones manteniendo su hermoso e innovador estilo fusionado con la increíble voz de JAMIE LAMBERT, el frontman, dando sentido a los paisajes sonoros, melodías y letras. "Afterglow" y "Into The Outer Light" son estas canciones que permiten su permanencia en el campo Musical. Es importante decir que ellos son muy prolíficos creando Música sin parar hasta el día de hoy.
Aunque todas sus canciones son verdaderas joyas, la que más destaca en su carrera y mi favorita es la notable e inolvidable melodía "Infinite Jets", mi mejor opción para ser parte de este artículo. Esta canción define claramente el signo de nuestros tiempos en donde podemos sentir el Revival del Shoegaze en toda su gloria viajando a través de épicas y triunfantes atmósferas llenas de esperanza, fe, nostalgia, alegría y felicidad. "Infinite Jets" comienza con relucientes guitarras para explotar con intensos tambores y sintetizadores y luego podemos sentir la voz soñadora y alentadora de Jamie. Después de esto, las voces se mezclan con todos los instrumentos creando un aura alucinante. En medio de la canción podemos disfrutar de una Psicodélica y épica vibra con mucho Shoegaze recordándome los mejores momentos de PINKSHINYULTRABLAST y AIRIEL.
Definitivamente una obra maestra y una gran aspirante a ser la mejor canción Shoegaze del año... ¡¡¡simplemente magnífica!!!
Sin duda "Infinite Jets" (2020) de JULIPER SKY llamará su atención con sus encantadores y fantásticos sonidos y detalles. Este tema tendrá un lugar en sus corazones y mentes para siempre así como toda su impresionante Música. ¡¡¡Muchas gracias mis amigos y cuídense mucho!!!
The Best Album Of The Year2020
GRIMES: "Miss Anthropocene" (2020 - 4AD RECORDS), By Fernando Rivera Rodríguez.
After the worldwide acclaimed albums "Visions" (2012) and "Art Angels" (2015) for the legendary 4AD RECORDS label the Canadian super artist CLAIRE BOUCHER a.k.a. GRIMES continues exploring new and risky ideas on "Miss Anthropocene"(2020), her fifth album and triumphant return. Now the sounds are more polished and refined, like never before, on this great adventure and the last one for the 4AD label that could be part of an interesting trilogy.
If "Visions" demonstrated how far she went after "Geidi Primes"(2010) and "Halfaxa"(2011), her first Experimental efforts under the ARBUTUS RECORDS label, the debut album for a great label meant a big evolution in her career. This incredible album put her on the map as a great and talented composer of Pop tunes mixed with Ambient, Krautrock, Electronica, Avant-Garde, etc.
As a result "Visions" is now considered a new masterpiece and one of the best albums of the past decade according to favorable reviews from specialized magazines and a big fan base. It was her debut album for 4AD RECORDS fulfilling all the expectations of the Music label. Also it has more merit because GRIMES conceived it as a DIY (Do It Yourself) album getting involved in the whole process...incredible!!!.
The next step was the kaleidoscopic, collaborative and more accessible "Art Angels" (2015). Another glorious album proving her ability to create clever Pop and danceable songs without falling into the easiness of the mainstream. It´s really a fantastic adventure where all the songs are true winners with their own style that only Grimes can offer. It also was a DIY (Do It Yourself) record with a remarkable production making her much better known as a successful artist.
Finally, after a long wait of five years and many expectations, GRIMES surprises us one more time with the release of a totally different and triumphant album ingeniously titled "Miss Anthropocene" (2020) a word game of "Anthropocene" and "Misanthrope" about the climate change and created all by herself again!!!. Listening and discovering almost every sound detail and song of this magnificent record I can say we have entered a brand new, ambitious and bigger territory than its predecessors.
"Miss Anthropocene" (2020 - 4AD RECORDS) it´s a more Darker, Industrial and Experimental album but keeping the original essence of GRIMES. It´s so enjoyable and full of haunting and Ethereal atmospheres that will keep satisfied old and new fans with a lot of Music details and effects. Be prepared to listen many times the brand new and delightful proposal of GRIMES and her gift to create a genuine masterpiece and the BEST ALBUM OF THIS YEAR SO FAR!!!.
Now it´s time to describe the ten amazing songs included in this LP:
SIDE A:
1. The album opens extraordinarily with the brilliant and smashing theme "So Heavy I Fell Through The Earth", one of the best intros I have heard in a long time and one of the best songs GRIMES has ever recorded. This is an intense Musical mantra of beautiful, hypnotic and relaxing sounds that gives a lot of sense to the Ethereal and Ambient style. It takes us to a big level of peace surrounded by angelic voices and a deep bass...pure bliss and perfection!!!. 2. "Darkside" (with PAN): we continue to navigate deeper entering to a more mystical, somber and dark tune full of ancient tribal chants so beautifully crafted. This is the second collaboration with the excellent Chinese rapper PAN (previously named ARISTOPHANES on the "Scream" single from the "Art Angels" GRIMES album). PAN´s Mandarin rap mixed with GRIMES vocals turn the song into a powerful, cohesive and otherwordly track...simply impressive!!!. 3. It was a little difficult to choose only one song to be part of this article because all are really outstanding on their own. After this I picked up the incredible theme "Delete Forever", the fifth and last single from "Miss Anthropocene" that reveals a totally new sonic twist and one of the best compositions GRIMES has ever released in her whole career. This song is one of my favorites because is intensely emotional and passionate with a huge sense of Art and creativity.
GRIMES proves that she is a talented composer using an acoustic guitar, a banjo and few effects to highlight her amazing voice in all its glory like never before without reverberation and the Ethereal vibe. We have never listened a song this way and means a new turn in her style with Britpop and 60s Music influences like the American singer PATSY CLINE with a contemporary touch...a magistral tune!!!. 4. "Violence" (with i_o) is another of the magnificent singles of the album. Very catchy and immersive with a big dosis of Electro-Pop and Dance Music returning to the "Art Angels" phase but more sophisticated. It reminds me the lovely "Reality" single but it goes beyond with a Dark and a more Ethereal touch. She collaborates next to the American DJ i_o with great results...the video is wonderful too and GRIMES, in some way, anticipated the pandemic using masks in the coreography...once again a Musical triumph!!!. 5. We end SIDE A with "4ÆM", a fabulous track divided in many parts. The operatic intro evocates tribal and hindu chants where GRIMES shines with her wonderful voice. Then it turns into a faster and powerful Electronic and futuristic theme to reach a higher level introducing chorus influenced by Bollywood Music. It´s an explosion or multicolored burst giving way to a great party of groovy atmospheres...welcome to dance this exceptional song!!!.
SIDE B:
6. Let´s start listening SIDE B with the amazing cut "New Gods" that should have been a new single. A totally different ballad after "Delete Forever" showing GRIMES soprano and clean voice in a new and much more Ethereal dimension. So beautiful, reflexive and melancholic as a lament influenced by a mix of AvantGarde Chamber Music and Spacey sounds that awake our senses and our souls...definitely a masterpiece!!!. 7. In "My Name Is Dark" GRIMES offers a new Musical direction and many surprises. This is a great Noise-Rock, Post-Punk and Industrial athem incorporating spooky guitar riffs and many layered screams. We feel that we are in a Post-Apocalyptic world surrounded by somber and obscure melodies with influences of her first albums and the iconic band CRANES lightened with a Pop aura...stunning and surreal!!!. 8. We continue in this marvellous "Miss Anthropocene" journey with "Don´t Miss Me When I´m Not Around". This is GRIMES in it´s purest Pop form and the more catchy and cotton-candy-like song of the entire album with funny and enjoyable rhythms. It reminds me the "Art Angels" era with reachable sounds and to be more specific the style of the "Phone Sex" (2012 - 4AD RECORDS) EP by BLOOD DIAMONDS in collaboration with GRIMES...a super cool and radio-friendly song!!!. 9. "Before The Fever" it´s simply monumental and awesome. It goes in the same vein of "New Gods" but embracing stratospheric levels of peace and relaxation in an Alien, Space-Rock and Experimental mood. It acts also as a prelude to the last song or can be an interlude of the whole record. GRIMES sings "this is the sound of the end of the world" and perfectly matches the world we're living today...so gorgeous and contemporary!!!. 10. The theme that gives an end to this spectacular album is the magical, joyful and radiant "IDORU". The title can mean many things as a Japanese term, a science-fiction novel or simply "I Adore You". We can find here exciting atmospheres of hope and optimism with Neo-Psychedelic and pulsating rhythms. It´s like a lullaby and it has reminiscences of the "Butterfly" single included on the "Art Angels" album but in a totally new and introspective context...so brilliantly authentic!!!.
Very happy and grateful to share with all of you my thoughts and opinions about this new and incredible GRIMES album, which I consider the best album of the year for its genius in each of the songs that make it up. Hope my friends and all the people related to the wonderful Indie scene can love and enjoy it as much as I do. Stay safe everyone and thanks again for listening and reading!!!... ...
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