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ALIAS & TARSIER - BROOKLYN/OAKLYN (ANT ICON) |
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If you like what Alias and Tarsier do on any given
track, you should be pleased with the whole effort.
The music touches on darkwave sensibilities, to a
degree, and is extremely atmospheric and moody, and
quite emotive. It is also startlingly energetic in
spots. Example: The third track, "Last Nail," which
abruptly shifts from the slow-mo skittering downbeat
percussion and melancholic ethereal melodies into a
hip-hop burst, though the downtempo elements continue
beneath the speedy spoken word. Creativity doesn't
seem to be lacking here. This is the sort of thing you
listen to under a set of those big Princess Leia
ear-bun headphones. An overall mood prevails, even
when A&T left-turn on you and present something
unexpected (which also garners kudos for the
composers). Organic music (such as an acoustic guitar)
sneaks its way into the proceedings occasionally,
making for another style shift. Even when a bit
spacious and minimal, A&T conjure strong textural
quality. If you want some soothingly sad tunage with
quirky mix ups tossed in here and there, check these
guys out. -- review by Kristofer Upjohn
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