This is just great. I love the idea as displaying way harder the language of music. It’s very underrated on how it is used, and this is a great example on how it’s used on steroids.
Could’ve been their magnum opus if they made another impactful resolution like “When the Music’s Over”
Other than the new visual style and maturity increase, there isn’t much innovative sound-wise in comparison to Igor or CMIYGL. There is definitely a more dynamic energy, which adds to the variety, yet most of the middle tracks feel the same. Definitely one of the best project I’ve heard this year, but I’ll need to relisten.
The album is phenomenal. Just like in black midi fashion, Geordie Greep delivers a very rich, yet approachable album. The creative control really shows the kind of potential that Greep would’ve had with black midi. The songwriting for all of the tracks is extraordinary and makes me truly believe that Geordie Greep is a spectacle amongst this generation of musicians.
I’ve been exposing myself to more Afro-Cuban, MPB, and Latin American music in general. Out of all of the incredible singers, whether it’s Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Ismael Rivera, Celia Cruz, anyone from Novos Baianos, or anyone from Buena Vista Social Club, nothing comes closer to home or in songwriting quality. The double album goes by fast and is very consistent. The music is beautiful, with the percussion, singing, and chords, feeling like gold. Incredible ... read more
There is going to be a lot more samba influence on Geordie Greeps songwriting and I love every second of it.
Love all the songs but I feel like this is a Radiohead/Jeff Buckley Parallel Universe