Global Rotation – Summer Farewell
This tune nostalgically reminds me of a more sophisticated, cleaner version of the type of music heard on the Commodore Amiga in the early 1990s. Cheerful and summery, I would recommend listening to it while drinking a cocktail such as a singapore sling or a strawberry marguerita. But unfortunately I can’t do that in the office.
This is a track for all fans of the likes of Autchre, Bogdan Raczynski, and Venetian Snares. Delicately scatty synth lines harmonise behind erratic breakbeats that move in an out of the track as if the song is breathing it’s progression. The production gives a great balance towards the energy of the beats against the melody, pushed back in the sound stage. While it could be said the song becomes a little cluttered at times this seems to add to the release of tension when the upfront beats and sounds drop-off. An overall great track.
Belle Humble – Maraschino Cherry
From the first note to the last this acoustic tune, comprising simply of guitar and voice, dances around with a wonderfully buoyant energy. Lyrically very strong, the topic, phrase and style fluently moves with the guitar, incurring thoughts of a modern [Bob Dylan] Subterranean Homesick Blues, for the romanced folk. This is definitely one of the most pleasant tunes I’ve come across in recent weeks.
An strong Brit-pop/Indie air moves around this tune, with definite likings toward giants such as Oasis and Stone Roses. Not looking to confuse matters, the straightforward nature of the track looks to drive it onward, a powerful drum beat with a full compliment of sound from the back-line easily filling the sound-stage. A strong sense of importance on the production of the vocals comes through and this ultimately creates that textbook Brit-Pop sound.
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