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5/19: Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão 5/12: Lala Salama 5/8: LoveSeat 5/5: The Birthday Massacre 5/1: Kinski 4/28: Tom Frelek 4/24: Nite Kite 4/21: Bjorn Riis 4/17: Smoking Popes 4/14: Oddateee
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5/19/25: Some noise from Brasil The title translates as Noise-making, the Garage of Seven Memories. Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão have crafted seven symphonies of samples. Just about everyone would classify it as noise. But precisely what kind?
The sound is probably the most arresting part. Natale and Brandão have taken great care to emphasize the sounds they want to emphasize, and those sonic beats mean something. Or do they? Maybe there's a statement about everyday life being drowned out. Or maybe it's a celebration of everyday beauty and what surrounds it. Every minute or two I change my mind. This music (and yes, it is music) requires extensive listening and pondering. Prepare to make your brain sweat. The small illuminated bits keep me searching for more. Brazil isn't exactly known for fostering this sort of sonic experimentation. Then again, this is precisely the sort of music that exists in the dark corners. Luckily, this set is more than rigorous enough to withstand plenty of bright, shiny examination. If you lose yourself, you'll find something else.
Yes, I finally put together my best of 2024 list. Once again, I caution that this is just songs, and not necessarily my favorite albums. I'm down to only 6 languages in my final top 25; I'll try to do better next year. Cheers! |