Lowkey a sneaky guilty pleasure album for me. Suprised to see it get so much flack, not sure why I thought it might have some better reviews. Yeah, it can be kinda tacky but it's a product of its time. As weird is it is to say/hear, I think this record kinda pushed the envelope, albeit maybe not very hard or even the right direction. I'm not afraid to say it: I think it was ahead of its time sonically -- in some ways. Like the orchestration and the synths are really not bad. ... read more
Indietronica Renaissance. Sounds like ear is still trying to find, figure out, and refine their sound. Minimalist basspunk. Enjoyed it though, see the flashes of potential for sure.
Warm and inviting. You can really hear the diy elements of this record. Also, the casio synth and roland jd800 are blended together seamlessly to develop that warm fuzzy sonic atmosphere. Marufuji does a great job on the vocals as well, playful with childlike innocence. The type of album that could be the soundtrack while you fall in love in the summer time.
I'm sorry Fantano, but you got it wrong. HALO is a GREAT debut album from Tiffany Day. I think it really has been a long time coming for her. She has such a good ear for the most satisfying drum textures as well as dynamic melodies/chord progressions to pair them with. When Tiffany Day catches a pocket, the hooks are just phenomenal. It's so interesting/unique to see her bring a singer/songwriter aspect to the indietronica realm.
The weakest part of this record, for me at least, ... read more
Enjoyed it quite a bit. First thoughts are: initially lumped fcukers into the bassvictim, snow strippers realm but after listening it seems like they're actually closer to an lcd soundsystem. definitely has that electroclash, basspunk identity but it carves out a unique niche with some playful synth details/textures. really cool basslines, i think thats jackson walker lewis right? love shanny wise on the vocals, her voice is concerningly seductive. and last thing i can think of, like the ... read more