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"Progression" is only $20.00CAN plus taxes and mailing costs!
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Munkie "Progression"
Intelligent Dreampop exploring many different directions.
"Progression" by Munkie is a strong example of the chill genre, a finely crafted blend
of downtempo beats and deep atmospheres with lush pads and bright melodies. Occasional
vocal tracks stand alongside intrumentals in a tasteful and appealing blend.
Opening with "Collision (Sunrise Mix)", we're treated to an upbeat track filled with plucked
guitar loops and uptempo percussion. A lovely start to the disc suggesting an optimism and
positivity that will carry throughout.
"Arbitrary Love/Hate" is a blast of psychedelia amid a constantly shifting backdrop of
stop and go drum patterns and choked guitar. Quite engaging this one.
"Shadows of Black" is a frantic bass heavy sweep through angular pads and treated vocals.
Totally cyber, very Gibson-esque.
Skip ahead to the claustrophobic tones that open "Ghosts in the Machine", where
a dark and dreary intro gives way to a percussion heavy track with percolating melodies
and rising sounds that ebb and flow throughout. A fine example of cleverly executed IDM.
"Bright Rays of the Sun" uses a reggae flavor to propel the piece forward, a summertime
love song filled with optimism and light.
"Going Home" is a light groove piece with wahwah guitar and brushed drum beats that evoke
a Hooverphonic type vibe. Very nice work, very chilled.
Overall I think that "Progression" is a strong debut from a talented new performer. I trust that we'll be hearing more from them, and this is of course a good thing.
rik - ping things
last updated 07/24/07
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