(Mad Monkey Records and Hymen Records - madmonkey.org) [Genres: electronica, experimental electronica]
This coming from a lady who claims
she recorded the sounds of her cat in the dryer when she was seven, no wonder it starts
off with and abrasive beat. But, then the song takes a turn for the more calm and relaxed.
Hmmm… I really like the guitar in the background in this first song,
"airport". The other songs on this electronica release are really good as well,
"kitchen kilometer green" is a delightful, spacey piece that begs you to start
dancing. The synths and beat come together perfectly. "curtain" is a beautiful
song with the sound of a piano at the other side of a big room. The field-recording-like
approach really works, and brings a slightly less electronic feel to this album. The song
being played on the piano itself is really good, as well. Near the end, some neat beats
come into play to finish it off. Then, "february and march", a more electronic
piece, starts off with some beats, and then moves into the melody of the song with some
heavy synths, and then some more airy textures are added in. It sounds a bit like
"Little Fluffy Clouds" by The Orb, and also like some of Orbital's stuff. Then
comes "j. doesn't do acid anymore." This starts off dark and menacingly and then
turns into a nice, ambient piece with some background samples, similar to Aphex Twin's
"Pancake Lizard". I like the airiness of this song, which is good in the dark.
Later in the song comes a nice beat which really works in the context. The song progresses
further and all around makes a really nice impression on the listener. Then comes
"why didn't you like me", starting off with a sample that makes you laugh. Then
comes the piano-driven body of the piece, and then the more abrasive synths and a menacing
whispered voice. Finally, but unfortunately, the short album ends. It reminded my of a
more electronic Godspeed You Black Emperor! a bit. Neutral appears to be progressing
musically, and her talent seems slightly Aphex Twin-esque. As for the album, it's
definitely worth a purchase. Neutral's brand of electronica music is always fun and
beautiful to listen to.
This coming from a lady who claims
she recorded the sounds of her cat in the dryer when she was seven, no wonder it starts
off with and abrasive beat. But, then the song takes a turn for the more calm and relaxed.
Hmmm… I really like the guitar in the background in this first song,
"airport". The other songs on this electronica release are really good as well,
"kitchen kilometer green" is a delightful, spacey piece that begs you to start
dancing. The synths and beat come together perfectly. "curtain" is a beautiful
song with the sound of a piano at the other side of a big room. The field-recording-like
approach really works, and brings a slightly less electronic feel to this album. The song
being played on the piano itself is really good, as well. Near the end, some neat beats
come into play to finish it off. Then, "february and march", a more electronic
piece, starts off with some beats, and then moves into the melody of the song with some
heavy synths, and then some more airy textures are added in. It sounds a bit like
"Little Fluffy Clouds" by The Orb, and also like some of Orbital's stuff. Then
comes "j. doesn't do acid anymore." This starts off dark and menacingly and then
turns into a nice, ambient piece with some background samples, similar to Aphex Twin's
"Pancake Lizard". I like the airiness of this song, which is good in the dark.
Later in the song comes a nice beat which really works in the context. The song progresses
further and all around makes a really nice impression on the listener. Then comes
"why didn't you like me", starting off with a sample that makes you laugh. Then
comes the piano-driven body of the piece, and then the more abrasive synths and a menacing
whispered voice. Finally, but unfortunately, the short album ends. It reminded my of a
more electronic Godspeed You Black Emperor! a bit. Neutral appears to be progressing
musically, and her talent seems slightly Aphex Twin-esque. As for the album, it's
definitely worth a purchase. Neutral's brand of electronica music is always fun and
beautiful to listen to.