SHOCKING!!!
Posted by andyleclair | Filed under Music
Minotaur Shock (that’s d edwards) has been making a some albums, and Amateur Dramatics is his third. It’s been out for a while now, and you’ve probably heard it before, but I think it’s nice, so here’s some tracks.
Minotaur Shock - Zookeeper
Minotaur Shock - Beekeeper
Tags: Amateur Dramatics, Electronic, Minotaur Shock
SUBTLETIES
Posted by andyleclair | Filed under Music
Subtle is a band that makes music that I really enjoy. I recently acquired a copy of their new album, ExitingARM, and it’s been on heavy rotation. Their latest album is a blend of hip-hop, avant-garde electronica, pop, and indie rock. They use layers of dense sound to create otherworldly pop soundscapes, telling the continuing story of Subtle’s main character, HourHero Yes. I’ll admit, this album is the first I’ve heard of Subtle, so I don’t really know much about the story going on here, save that the main character has basically fallen into an evil alternate world and is kept captive, writing perfect pop songs without the use of the word “I.”
Bizarre, I know, but it’s all part of the charm. I have to admit that I have a thing for sprawling musical epics, though. I used to really enjoy Coheed and Cambria (yes, take away all of my cred), but Subtle’s got something really cool going on here, instead of a ludicrous sci-fi monstrosity that hasn’t really gone anywhere.
I like this. It sounds so different and unique. I hope Subtle makes it to Boston so I can tell them how much I enjoy this album in person.
Subtle - Exiting Arm
Subtle - Hollow Hollered
Tags: Electronic, Hip-Hop, Music, Subtle
