Hello! It's me. I'm back, and it's time for Review Tuesdays!
This week, the debut album from Diagrams!
Diagrams- Black Light
As the former lead singer of the "folk" group Tunng, this comes as a solid departure from the roots-driven sound of Tunng. The vocal tunings of Sam Genders are instantly recognizable, but with a much different aura and scope. If you forced to me to describe it, i'd say ...
lo-fi, future-influenced, electronic folk.
And, well, that is a good thing.
It's like the Fleet Foxes got together with Argent and an actual band from Space, and taught them in the ways of Earth and love. And minimal dance beats. Don't forget those.
From the opening notes of "Ghost Lit", you realize that this something that sounds eerily familiar, yet enticingly new and exciting. The chorus on this song is catchy as all-get-out.
The single, is "Tall Buildings", which as had some remixes done for it already. A "Miike-snow"-esque feeling permeates this song, mixed with some Peter Bjorn and John for good measure. Catchy, bouncing, and yet a driving feeling behind it all. Overall? Excellent choice for a single.
The album takes you on winding country/space roads, meanding through the driving ryhtm of "Appetite" to the almost-whispered "Antelope", which is is just a fantastic little number. The hopping bass coupled with the slight picks collide into a rousing cacophony of horns, symbals, and heart. Good stuff. "Black Light" has a soothing harmony arranged with synth stabs and plucks, and shows a pop side of the band.
All in all, it's a nice little slice of something different, and I think if you like folk music with a twist of electronica, Diagrams are for you.
Top Tracks: Ghost Lit, Tall Buildings, Antelope.
Verdict: If you are looking for something familiar, yet with enough excitement to get you through the day, pick this up.
PLUS!
I know it's about a week old, but here is the new mixtape from Zimmer!
Until next time,
Reid.
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