Wow – we finally did it. This is volume 20 of our Get it or Forget it review series, and that equals 60 reviews in the past three months. We are overwhelmed at the quality of indie music and the shear volume that has been recently released. Congrats to all of you on releasing such amazing material. Today we cover three more artists from the Noisy Ghost PR catalog. Enjoy these reviews as we help you decide where to spend your hard-earned cash on music.
Artist Name: Landing
Album Name: Complekt
Label: These are Not Records
Genre: Dream Pop
Track Listing: 1. Light; 2. Complekt; 3. Weft; 4. Shifts; 5. Thither; 6. Grow; 7. Coulds II; 8. World
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Complekt is the tenth full-length album released by Landing, a four piece band formed when Aaron and Adrienne Snow, guitarist and keyboardist, met drummer/bassist Daron Gardner and guitarist/bassist Dick Baldwin after moving to Connecticut following graduation from Brigham Young University. They later added multi-instrumentalist Peter Baumann to perfect their sound. Multi-instrumentalist John Miller later joined the group to replace Baldwin. Their music has an airy cosmic sound with elements of indie rock that focuses on instrumentation versus vocals, creating an atmosphere that envelopes the listener like a snowy avalanche of sound. Like prog rock, this is the type of album you put on and listen to straight through, as each track builds upon the foundation laid by the previous track. The album provides a surreal soundtrack to your daily relaxation and meditation period.
Recommendation: If you like having music in the background while you go about your daily life, this is the perfect album for that. We recommend that you Get it and enjoy it.
Artist Name: Serengeti & Sicker Man
Album Name: Doctor My Own Patience
Label: Graveface Records
Genre: Hip Hop/Pop
Track Listing: 1. Doctor my own Patience; 2. Boy; 3. Impress a Girl; 4. Loose Control; 5. Hotelroom; 6. Hills; 7. Top Up; 8. Beltloop; 9. Remember
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Formed as a collaboration between rapper Serengeti and Tobias Vethake aka Sicker Man in 2013, this duo have created songs that add keyboard based musical beats to Serengeti’s verses and bring them to life. Sicker Man has an intense control of his keys, which gives Serengeti the perfect foundation to share what’s on his heart. Although these are the type of songs you might expect at a techno club or a rave, the lyrical punch provided by Serengeti makes them also songs you want to listen to and not just dance to. Best tracks include the title track and “Loose Control.”
Recommendation: If you love hip-hop, techno or house, you will probably dig this release. For the rest, it might not be the best fit.
Artist Name: Stereo Off
Album Name: EP III
Label: None
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Sunsetting; 2. Wolves; 3. Venir; 4. Disaster Plan; 5. Ordinary Lives
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: Based in Brooklyn, this dynamic band of musical wizards create music unlike anything you have heard before. The beats swirl underneath the song, while outrageous saxaphone solos and deep throaty vocals emanate from the foundation to create a sound that is impossible to pigeonhole but which will appeal to listeners of a myriad of musical tastes. It’s upbeat, catchy and fun, kinda like an 80’s new wave band discovering techno music. We think you’ll like it, especially the first track, “Sunsetting.” Check it out below and let us know what you think.
Recommendation: This album won’t be released until February 3, 2017, but we highly recommend you pre-order it now so you can be sure to Get It.