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Overall, it may seem like Segall took a mad leap into the unknown with Harmonizer, one that's sure to be polarizing. Luckily for him -- and anyone willing to accept change -- he nails the landing without a single wobble or hop.
4y
73
The tireless psych rocker’s latest is simultaneously sleek and sludgy. It’s not quite his cleanest-sounding album, nor his heaviest, but it stands close to the top of both categories.
4y
Safe and awkward. The vocals and production sound much more amateurish than usual for Ty and there was a major lack of risk-taking on this record. I really struggle to think of too many notable moments from this record.
Favorite tracks: Harmonizer, Play
Least favorite: Whisper
After a relativity vacant 2020 without Ty Segall music, the psych rocker returns with another experimental leaning album in his latest Harmonizer. His last offering First Take (2019), saw Segall ditching his usual guitar attack for pianos and synths, but on Harmonizer he brings the guitars roaring back, only this time they sounds like they’ve been heavily processed to sounds like synths themselves. It seems as though Segall is taking notes from fellow rocker Jack White and trying to ... read more
Ty has lost his scuzzy edge, it is traded for blistering electronic tones. My favorite moments are when Ty takes a step back vocally and allows the instrumentation to shine. The whole thing feels stuck somewhere between The Voidz and Greta Van Fleet. A transitional record for sure.
I didn't mind this one so much but it's clear Segall's getting bored with his craft. It's an interesting change of pace but it's ultimately not what he does best. Perhaps some more experimenting will lead to better results.
Ty Segall may be one of the busiest men in rock music. Having released at least one album every year since 2009, not to mention three albums from his side project, Fuzz. He’s known for dipping his toes into different areas of psychedelia and garage while still feeling very singular in his sound. “Harmonizer” is Segall’s 2021 surprise record to celebrate the completion of his new studio. And the studio is definitely one of the highlights from this record. Exploding ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Learning 1:46 | 60 |
| 2 | Whisper 3:38 | 52 |
| 3 | Erased 4:39 | 51 |
| 4 | Harmonizer 4:48 | 56 |
| 5 | Pictures 4:51 | 53 |
| 6 | Ride 3:12 | 44 |
| 7 | Waxman 3:08 | 75 |
| 8 | Play 2:23 | 62 |
| 9 | Feel Good 2:57 | 51 |
| 10 | Changing Contours 3:56 | 50 |
Total Length: 35 minutes
