Haiku Reviews: 11/13
“Nick Jonas”—Nick Jonas
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“Nick Jonas”—Nick Jonas
If e'er there were a man to make synth pop,
Steven Ellison, the man better known as Flying Lotus, has created something of a masterpiece in “You’re Dead.” The jazz sensibilities and total command of electronic music production for which he is known for finally marry in exactly the right way on his fourth LP, thanks in part to the help of a diverse and hyper–talented lineup of collaborators including Angel Deradoorian, Snoop Dogg and Herbie Hancock. Few songs on the album stand out as “singles” besides the excellent “Never Catch Me,” which features Kendrick Lamar. But as one cohesive textural work, the frenetic, dynamic acid trip of the album is unparalleled.
“The Northern Borders Tour. Live”—Bonobo
Australian singer/songwriter Vance Joy’s debut LP "Dream Your Life Away" is nothing if not consistent. Most songs on the album are reliably catchy, folky pop, with “Riptide” standing out as the most infectious among them. However, its failures also arise from its consistency: the album is seriously wanting for diversity between songs. There’s nothing really unique or particularly innovative about the record; Joy’s style is reminiscent of many of his pop contemporaries (“Winds of Change” evokes Mumford & Sons particularly strongly). "Dream Your Life Away" is not a terribly substantial work. Rather, its strength lies in its listenability.
"It's About Time" - Todd Terje
"Enclosure" John Frusciante
Mac Demarco: “Salad Days”
You’ve never been into indie rock. I know. I understand. There’s just something missing.
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