In this section I’m bringing you some music reviews, which include both previous and current releases (with a couple of trips down memory lane). In this feature? Three albums by Lady Gaga, Systema Solar, and Russian Circles.
ArtPop
Lady Gaga
You can’t immediately say what sort of mess this is: beautiful or calamity? ArtPop’s promising opening with “Aura” starts getting confusing as the record goes on. Strings with no purpose, electronically modified voice overdose mix with a more mature voice tone (when it’s not modified). Lyrics-wise Lady Gaga does not evolve to a new place and stays at the “dance, dance” stage which she knows how to combine with empowerment oriented pop messages.
Notable songs: Aura, Fashion!, Applause
A rate?: 6,5/10
La revancha del burro
Systema Solar
Back in 2010 the Colombian band surprised the electronic-world music scene with their first work. In 2013 they are back with a higher quality / more sophisticated result, which does not necessarily mean “better”. This album is a total rollercoaster with amazing pieces like the marvelous “Yo Voy Gana’o” and “El Botón del Pantalón”, “Tukupakata”; disappointing tracks include the over-electrified “La Rana” and “Nite Nine”. Every single track has a very promising and exciting start but not all of them get to keep the enthusiasm going on.
Notable songs: Yo Voy Gana’o, El Botón Del Pantalón, Artificial
A rate?: 7,2/10
Memorial
Russian Circles
Evolution. This is what Russian Circles demonstrate in their new work. You can notice a bolder attitude in this achievement which takes you through a vital journey of instrumental rock pleasure. The great execution of “1777” and the subsequent enjoyable rest with “Cheyenne” is outstanding. The performance of Chelsea Wolfe in “Memorial” gives the album a spirit-full conclusion.
Notable songs: Memorian, 1777
A rate?: 8,8/10
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