Archive for June, 2010

6/2/10

For Friendship’s Sake

Tame Impala “It Is Not Meant To Be”

Tame Impala’s songs sound as though they have a destination, if not a clear direction. “It Is Not Meant To Be” seems to burrow down through layers of psychedelic sound, searching for some kind of center. It’s dizzying stuff but it doesn’t feel lost or confused, so it’s easy to have faith in their instincts. The bass is especially beautiful in this track — it’s the most driving and forceful element in the arrangement, but it has a soft, comfy tone. It’s the kind of bass line you could lie down on and take a nap.

Buy it from iTunes.

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6/1/10

I’ve Seen Demons Live Through Hell

Roach Gigz “Magic Gas”

Roach Gigz is a stoned charmer with a slurred, high-pitched voice that’s exaggerated enough to seem cartoonish, but has just enough grit in it to keep him from sounding entirely goofy. Not that goofy is a big problem for him — the broadness of his character is what draws you in, and his rhymes play to that strength, erring on the side of playful, teasing verses that fall somewhere between the gleeful mischievousness of Eminem and the puckish absurdity of Lil’ Wayne. (Or how about this: The charisma and tone of Boots Riley, but without the dogma.) His debut mixtape is consistent and fun, confident enough to come across as bold, but relaxed enough that it doesn’t sound like he’s working too hard to impress anyone. It’s refreshing stuff.

Get it for free from Roach Gigz.

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