Nocturnal Animal’s Writing On The Walls May Be The Next Best Thing In Atlanta

2 Oct

When you tune up Writing On The Walls, kick back and get teleported back to the hair metal and classic rock. The album showcases a variety of songs and moods to each one. Some of the standout tracks include Shiver and Fake Love. Fake Love carries the tone of the classic rock goodness and traditional rock synth. Shiver on contrast, sounds like a mixture of Smashing Pumpkins and Silversun Pickups. Nocturnal Animal’s overall sound sounds effortlessly organic, evolved, and authentic. In a music culture that sometimes steers musicians and groups in other directions, this band sounds like they know exactly who they are and how their sound should evolve. Amongst the local Atlanta music scene, I have not gotten the chance to hear them until now. With all of that aside, the musicianship and musical arrangement sounds well thought out, effectively mixing it up between moody rock and something all their own. Nocturnal Animals, hopefully I’ll get a chance to see you in Atlanta soon.

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Galapaghost Takes Listeners Through Time Traveling Dreams In Album Sootie

29 Sep

Upon first listening to Galapaghost, the sense and vibe of 90s rock runs through Sootie. Standout tracks on the album include Bedtime and Jellyghost. Bedtime has synthy waves and tones of 90s rock. On the other end of the spectrum, Jellyghost has similar musical qualities of Bedtime, but it has more free form instrumentals and tones. With lyrics that point out the routine nuances of life, it carries an out of this world experience. Listeners will find that the music on this album sounds similar to the Islands, The Shins, and the Unicorns. Galapaghost showcases Casey Chandler’s talents from a 360 view. From personal tracks to the organic nature of the album Sootie, this should be on everyone’s must listen to list for 2018.

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Enter A Whole New World In FIELDS AMAZE and other sTRANGE With Patrick Grant’s Newest Album

24 Sep

When people hear remakes, sequels, or redos of any kind, most likely the first reaction that will come out of this will be an eye roll or a defiant, you can’t get better than the first one. For this album, the remake is an extension of the original.Composer Patrick Grant has remade his FIELDS AMAZE album with a newly titled collection called FIELDS AMAZE and other sTRANGE music after 20 years and it sounds superb. Listeners should clear a space and not be distracted, as listening to the album under anything other than these conditions will not give Grant the credit he deserves with this wonderful masterpiece. From certain tracks that are mostly simply piano to the complex ones that have a variety of piano overtures, musicians, music aficionados, and the piano connoisseur will all express the sentiments of satisfaction after listening to Grant’s newest creation. The album is set to release October 1st, so eager audiences will have to wait a little bit longer, but in the meantime can listen to his previously released album, A Sequence of Waves (twelve stories and a dream). With a mixture of homages to 60s and 70s cinema and the traditional piano overtures, Grant excels at arranging all of these tracks into more than a remake, but rather a collection of new tracks.

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A Sequence of Waves (twelve stories and a dream)

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We Are The Catalyst Wows With Newest Single Predators

23 Sep

Upon first listening to We Are The Catalyst, the single Predators sets the baseline for listener’s expectations. A mixture of heavy grunge, metal, and rock all embody the musical genre qualities of their music. With lyrics such as “your love embrace, our empty faith” carry more meaning than your typical standalone lyric. References are made about the afterlife, faith, and fighting to win any battle that comes your way. If this single is an adequate representation of their album Ephemeral set to release in 2019, listeners will not be disappointed. Similar groups that sound similar to We Are The Catalyst, include Evanescence, We Are The Fallen, and Pretty Reckless. Not only does the band wow with their developed sound, but the combination of the lyrical and musical talent make them stand out even further.

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Tropic Tells The Narrative of Memories & Heartbreak In EP Bittersweet

31 Aug

Take one listen to Bittersweet by Tropic and you will see why listeners can get entranced. Reminiscent of 90s R&B and hip hop, this band sounds like Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, and Michael Jackson all in one. With lyrics that connect to the heart, “I can’t seem to get enough, I know a little goes a long way” all point to the concept of a suitor with a guarded heart. With a mixture of synth, finger snaps, and just the right amount of beat variance, Tropic stands out by combining the retro feel of classic R& B with the new age influences of electro genius. The standout EP has tracks that surge through the feelings of past and present. Overall, Tropic crafts a story from beginning to finish with all the perfect points of emotions as an added bonus.

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